India Dominates South Africa in First One-Day International
Career-best performances from Indian seamers and debutant Sai Sudharsan lead to record low score for South Africa on home soil.
- India secured an eight-wicket victory in the first One-Day International against South Africa, with the hosts setting a record low score for South Africa on home soil of 116.
- Indian seamers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan achieved career-best figures, taking 5-37 and 4-27 respectively.
- Debutant opening batter Sai Sudharsan scored an unbeaten 55 from 43 balls, contributing significantly to India's win.
- South Africa struggled throughout the match, with captain Aiden Markram acknowledging the team's inability to build partnerships.
- The second match in the three-game series will take place in Gqeberha on Tuesday, with both teams resting players ahead of a two-match Test series starting on Dec. 26.