Markram ton trumps Kohli, Gaikwad centuries for nervy win
India's total of 358 didn't turn out to be a dew-proof one, with SA going past the target with four balls remaining
India's total of 358 didn't turn out to be a dew-proof one, with SA going past the target with four balls remaining
A remarkable ODI played out in Raipur when conditions, injuries and two teams who did not want to give up went head-to-head
Stats highlights from Raipur, where India racked up 358 for 5 against South Africa
India captain also said they wanted to get another 20-25 runs to give the bowlers cushion when bowling with the wet ball
Burger walked off the field in the first innings after bowling 6.1 overs and de Zorzi pulled up in the dying moments of the chase to retire hurt for 17
"It's a privilege to have that kind of confidence from the management towards an opener," the batter says after his maiden ODI hundred
South Africa's centurion felt responsible for shortcoming in Ranchi as he set the stage for the big hitters
Both Kohli and Gaikwad accessed similar areas in the field to help India score risk-free runs in the middle overs
India fast bowler also spoke about how the new rule of ball change in ODIs has been "very helpful"
"Every game we play now is a big lead up opportunity. It's about filling in the gaps with guys who have left."
India will eye a series win and may not want to tinker much with their XI after a close match