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19 March 2024

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI in Durban: Proteas humiliate India in series win

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By Cricket Correspondent

Openers Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla smashed centuries as South Africa walloped India by 134 runs in a rain-reduced one-day international at a subdued Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday.

South Africa's win gave them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, being played in honour of former South African president Nelson Mandela who died on Thursday aged 95.

The game was reduced to 49 overs a side but de Kock (106 from 118 balls) and Amla (100 from 117 balls) lifted the atmosphere with a magnificent 194-run opening stand that helped the home side reach 280 for six having been inserted by India.

India never recovered from a poor start, slipping to 34 for four in the ninth over, as the South African fast bowlers found life in the pitch that visitors could not. India were bowled out for 146 in 35.1 overs.

The 20-year-old de Kock showed more of his prodigious talent, following up his century in the first match at the Wanderers on Thursday with another entertaining ton, even if this one was less fluent on a slower pitch.

Amla became the fastest player to reach 4000 one-day international runs when he took his score to 59, passing the milestone in his 84th match (81 innings), improving the previous best of West Indian great Viv Richards who took 96 matches (88 innings).

De Kock and Amla put on 194 for the first wicket to follow up their opening stand of 152 in the first international in Johannesburg on Thursday.

On both occasions, South Africa were sent in by Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

"The bowlers did well," said Dhoni. "They learnt quite a bit from the last game. Batting-wise, the guys played quite a few shots. The shot selection wasn't the problem, the execution wasn't there."

Dhoni acknowledged the strength of the South African fast bowlers.

"Their pace bowling attack are very accurate. They bowl in the same areas for consistent periods of time."

It was the third century in 15 one-day internationals for the left-handed De Kock, who turns 21 on December 17. He hit nine fours in a 118-ball innings. His successful partnerships with Amla at the top of the order have put the one-day international career of Test captain Graeme Smith in doubt.

Smith was released from the rest of the three-match series in order to concentrate on his preparation for two Test matches against India, starting on December 18.

Unlike in the first match, where there was a torrent of 206 runs in the last 20 overs, with South Africa finishing on 358 for four, India fought back after breaking the opening stand with the first ball of the 36th over, the third of the batting power play.

On a slower pitch than that used at the Wanderers, six wickets fell in the last 14 overs and produced 86 runs, including 20 in the last over.

India got off to a bad start when Shikhar Dhawan slapped Steyn to backward point and was out without scoring.

Virat Kohli survived some hostile short-pitched bowling from Steyn before being caught behind off Tsotsobe, also without scoring.

Ajinkya Rahane was caught behind off Morne Morkel for eight and India crashed to 34 for four when Rohit Sharma (19) pulled Tsotsobe powerfully and Amla held a superb reflex overhead catch at short midwicket.

Both teams wore black armbands and the players and crowd stood for a minute's silence in memory of former South African president Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday.

Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane, the former Archbishop of Cape Town, said a prayer before the singing of the national anthems.

"It was a very emotional day," said South Africa captain AB de Villiers. "To get two wins in a row against the number one team in the world is very satisfying."

INDIA INNINGS

South Africa crushed India by 134 runs in the second one-day international at Durban on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Chasing a target of 281 in 49 overs, India never recovered after being reduced to 34-4 in the ninth over to be all out for 146 in 35.1 overs.

There were some anxious moments for South Africa when a drizzle threatened to disrupt proceedings before India had completed 20 overs to make a match of it.

India were five down for 74 losing skipper Dhoni in the 20th over.

But the rain clouds passed over and despite a defiant stand for the seventh wicket between Jadeja (26) and Ashwin (15) it was all over bar the shouting after Raina (36) fell in the 23rd over.

Tsotsobe had the best return of four for 25 while Steyn had the best figures of 71-2-27-3. Morkel claimed two for 34.

Earlier, Quinton de Kock (106) and Amla (100) figured in a record opening stand of 194 in South Africa's total of 280-6.

Quinton capped a brilliant day by scooping four catches behind the stumps on a brilliant day for South Africa in the field.

Amla, Miller and skipper AB de Villiers took breathtaking catches to completely outplay India for whom the rain also stayed away.

Shami is the last man out as Tsotobe claims his fourth wicket to skittle out India for 146 in 35.1 overs.

Mohammed Shami b Tsotsobe 8 (14b 0x4 0x6)

Steyn is too hot for Yadav whose middle stump is uprooted. Ind 146-9 in 34.4 overs.    

Umesh Yadav b Steyn 1 (5b 0x4 0x6)

AB de Villiers takes a breathtaking catch on the boundary to dismiss Jadeja who had almost lofted Tsotsobe straight over the ropes. Ind 145-8 in 33.2 overs.    

Ravindra Jadeja c de Villiers b Tsotsobe 26 (63m 34b 1x4 1x6)

Steyn strikes again breaking the defiant stand between Jadeja and Ashwin who swings at a short delivery only to edge it behind. Ind 133-7 in 30.5 overs.    

Ravichandran Ashwin c de Kock b Steyn 15 (26b 1x4 0x6)

Steyn returns but Ashwin punches him through the covers for a boundary. Ind 130-6 in 29 overs.

Jadeja is continuing to defy the South African attack cracking McLaren past third man for another boundary. Ind 115-6 in 26 overs.

Jadeja steps out and whacks Morkel over midwicket for a six in a show of defiance. Ind 108-6 in 25 overs.

Miller takes a superb catch at cover off a full-blooded drive from Raina. Ind 95-6 in 23 overs.    

Suresh Raina c Miller b Morkel 36 (64m 50b 3x4 0x6)

Raina pulls McLaren to backward square leg for another boundary. Ind 91-5 in 22 overs.

Raina tucks Morkel away to the fine leg fence but now rain will be unable to save India. Ind 83-5 in 21 overs.

Quinton takes a brilliant catch as Dhoni edges Philander but South Africa are not celebrating as they need to bowl one more ball to make a match of it before the rain comes down heavily. Ind 74-5 in 19.5 overs.

MS Dhoni c de Kock b Philander 19 (31b 0x4 0x6)

South Africa need to bowl just one more over to beat the rain and India who finally get a boundary with Raina sweeping Duminy to fine leg. Ind 70-4 in 19 overs.

Dhoni and Raina have batted for 10 overs without a boundary being scored with a bit of drizzle threatening to spoil South Africa's charge to victory. Ind 63-4 in 18 overs.

Philander opens with a maiden to Dhoni as India are in tatters at 35-4 at the end of the Powerplay overs.

Morkel strikes with his fourth delivery with Rahane being adjudged caught behind chasing a short and wide delivery. Ind 34-4 in 8.4 overs.

Ajinkya Rahane c de Kock b Morkel 8 (17b 1x4 0x6)

Amla takes a brilliant catch at short midwicket to dismiss Rohit. Ind 29-3 in 7.4 overs.    

Rohit Sharma c Amla b Tsotsobe 19 (26b 2x4 0x6)

Tsotsobe strikes as Kohli nicks one behind to depart for a duck. Ind 16-2 in 3.5 overs.

Virat Kohli c de Kock b Tsotsobe 0 (5b 0x4 0x6)

Steyn draws first blood as Dhawan attacks only to slash it straight down the throat of Duminy at backward point. Ind 10-1 in 2.2 overs.

Shikhar Dhawan c Duminy b Steyn 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)

Rohit hits the first boundary of the innings cutting Tsotsobe to third man. Ind 10-0 in 2 overs.

SOUTH AFRICA INNINGS

South Africa were restricted to 280-6 in 49 overs despite a record opening stand of 194 by Quinton de Kock (106) and Hashim Amla (100) after being put into bat.

Quinton slammed his second consecutive century hitting nine boundaries while Amla cracked eight boundaries in his knock.

But South Africa lost their way after the departure of de Kock despite tampering their batting order making 46 for the loss of six wickets in 13 overs.

Ashwin and Jadeja struck crucial blows while Miller was unfortunate to be adjudged leg before off Shami who claimed three for 48.

However, some lusty hitting by McLaren and Philander in the final over from Yadav which yielded 20 saw South Africa make a challenging 280 in 49 overs.

Yadav goes for 20 in the last over with McLaren hammering a six and Philander slamming three consecutive boundaries as South Africa finish with a flourish to reach 280-6 in 49 overs.

Kallis hits a boundary and is out next ball bowled. SA 255-6 in 47.4 overs.

Jacques Kallis b Mohammed Shami 10 (13b 1x4 0x6)

Duminy is run out going back for a second. SA 249-5 in 46.3 overs.

JP Duminy run out 26 (29b 2x4 0x6)

Duminy breaks the shackles by getting a boundary off Shami. SA 245-4 in 46 overs.

Double strike by Shami as Miller is adjudged leg before. SA 234-4 in 44 overs.

David Miller lbw b Mohammed Shami 0 (3b 0x4 0x6)

Shami strikes as Amla tries to pull a bouncer only to nick it behind. SA 233-3 in 43.3 overs.

Hashim Amla c Dhoni b Mohammed Shami 100 (160m 117b 8x4 0x6)

Amla completes his 12th ODI century and second against India by scampering across for a single. It came off 116 balls and contained eight boundaries.

Duminy gets his first boundary steering Jadeja through the covers. SA 231-2 in 43 overs.

Amla is moving towards a well deserved century although the boundaries have dried up. SA 222-2 in 42 overs.

India have hit back in the Batting Powerplay as South Africa manage just 27 for the loss of Quinton de Kock and skipper AB de Villiers. SA 207-2 in 38 overs.

Jadeja strikes as AB de Villiers lunges forward and is smartly stumped by Dhoni. SA 199-2 in 36.2 overs.

AB de Villiers st Dhoni b Jadeja 3 (4b 0x4 0x6)

AB de Villiers comes in at No.3 ahead of Kallis as South Africa look to press on the accelerator. SA 198-1 in 36 overs.

Quinton de Kock's wonderful knock comes to an end as he sweeps Ashwin straight to Rohit at square leg. SA 194-1 in 35.1 overs.

Quinton de Kock c Rohit Sharma b Ashwin 106 (125m 118b 9x4 0x6)

Shami has been hit for a couple of boundaries by Amla and Quinton as South Africa continue merrily along. SA 194-0 in 35 overs.

Quinton de Kock completes his second consecutive century of the series by flicking Ishant for a single. SA 183-0 in 34 overs.

The young left-hander's third ODI century came off 112 balls and has contained eight boundaries.

South Africa have taken the Batting Powerplay in the 34th over with Quinton on 99.

The unbroken 171-run opening stand between Quinton de Kock (93) and Amla (74) is a new ground record surpassing the only previous century stand between Australians Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden in 2002. SA 171-0 in 31 overs.

Amla sweeps Jadeja for a boundary to midwicket. SA 160-0 in 29 overs.

Even Ashwin cannot stop the flow of boundaries as Amla finds the gap on the off. SA 138-0 in 24 overs.

Amla completes his 24th ODI half century and sixth against India which came off 57 balls.

Quinton feasts on a full toss from Kohli smashing it to the midwicket fence. SA 131-0 in 23 overs.

Raina has been hit for a couple of boundaries by Amla and Quinton as India try in vain to get a breakthrough using part-time bowlers. SA 122-0 in 22 overs.

Quinton completes his half century off 57 balls with six boundaries. SA 90-0 in 16 overs.

Amla lofts Ashwin over the infield on the off with a superb wristy shot for another boundary. SA 83-0 in 15 overs.

Boundaries are hard to come by because of the wet outfield but Amla gets one off thick outside edge past the keeper. SA 73-0 in 13 overs.

Quinton whips Ishant with sublime timing to the midwicket fence to bring up the 50 of the innings while Amla cracks a boundary through the covers. SA 58-0 in 10 overs.

Quinton is continuing his superb form slamming consecutive boundaries off Shami. SA 48-0 in 9 overs.

Quinton punches Ishant past mid off for another boundary. SA 38-0 in 8 overs.

Amla hits his first boundary slashing Ishant over the vacant slip to third man. SA 27-0 in 6 overs.

Quinton de Kock hits the first boundary of the match driving Yadav straight down the ground on the off side followed by a pull to midwicket fence. SA 15-0 in 3 overs.

India have won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in a match reduce to 49 overs a side.

India have made three changes with Ajankye Rahane replacing the injured Yuvraj Singh while Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav have replaced Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohit Sharma.

Vernon Philander comes in for Wayne Parnell in the South African side.

PLAYING XI

South Africa: Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, David Miller, Ryan McLaren, Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Lonwabe Tsotsobe
   
India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichadran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav

The toss for the second one-day international between South Africa and India at Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday has been delayed by a wet outfield.

South Africa lead the three-match series 1-0 after thrashing India by 141 runs at the New Wanderers in Johnannesburg on Thursday.

A war of words erupted between Dale Steyn and Virat Kohli after India were routed at Johannesburg.

Steyn has said some of the Indian batsmen were frightened after stifling the visitors with a sensational spell of seam and swing bowling.

"I would say so," Steyn said when asked if South Africa's bowlers might have frightened the Indian batsmen enough to last them through the remainder of the tour. "I would definitely say so. I didn't see many of our guys walking off the field with bloody fingers or ice packs on ribs, so it definitely was a wake-up call for the Indians. It's not Mumbai where the ball doesn't get higher than the stumps. It's going to be hard to play here."

Kohli sprang to the defence of Indian batsmen who were bowled out for 217 chasing a mammoth target of 359.

"I don't think anyone in this Indian team is frightened of anything. Regardless of the loss the other day, you didn't see anyone sort of closing their eyes to bouncers or getting out throwing their bats around. We were trying hard to counter the bowling they came up with, and they were bowling in great areas, but you didn't see anyone sort of moving away from stumps and trying rash shots or anything like that. We were all trying to get into positions to play correct shots, but they pitched it in the right areas and were getting enough help to trouble us," he said.