SA vs IND 2nd ODI Highlights | Tony de Zorzi's maiden ODI Century helps South Africa level the 3-match series

Tony de Zorzi finishes the game on style with a six over the long on. An amazing batting display from the left-handed opener as he remains not out on 119 after hitting 9 fours and 6 sixes. SA levels the series 1-1. The series decider will be played on 21st December at the Boland Park.

THE PROTEAS LEVEL THE SERIES 💪



The Proteas bounce back in emphatic fashion led by a stunning madien century by Tony de Zorzi 👌



What A Victory! 🇿🇦#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/ENjUy3W1EX

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 19, 2023

Dussen is caught behind. Rinku scalpes his maiden ODI wicket. Rassie walls off, scoring 36 runs.

Tony completes his maiden ODI Century for South Africa. His inning consists of 9 fours and 4 sixes.

Hendricks tries to flick behind towards fine leg but gets comfortably taken by Mukesh Kumar. He departs for 52. It's a consolation wicket for the Men in Blues.

Hendricks scores his half-century with a single off Arshdeep's delivery. It is surely a slow inning but he will take it. The partnership goes on.

De Zorzi takes a single to complete his fifty in 55 deliveries. He is leading the chase and South Africa are cruising comfortably toward victory.

South Africa gets past the 50-run mark in the 13th over. Tony de Zorzi is not out on 34 while Reeza is taking time to build his inning.

South Africa are off to a slow but comfortable start. They haven't lost a wicket until now. De Zorzi is looking more stable then Reeza although India haven't created anything yet with the bowl.

India managed to score 211 runs after Nandre Burger provided the Proteas with a brilliant start. Sai Sudharsan and Kl Rahul scored half-centuries to build a stage for the upcoming batters but the bowling attack did so well to stop the Men In Blues under a low total.

Innings Break!#TeamIndia are all out for 211 runs in 46.2 overs.



Sai Sudharsan top scored with the bat with 62 runs.



Scorecard - https://t.co/p5r3iTdngR #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/0qQgPgnhgT

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2023

Hendrick's delivery hits the top edge of Arshdeep and the ball goes high up for a catch to David Miller. The pacer departs for 18 as India loses their ninth wicket.

Axar Patel goes for a big hit over long off but fails to get past the boundary line. Aiden Markram gets his first wicket of the match. India are 8 down.

The Men in Blues are now 7 down. Kuldeep tries to sweep the ball but mistimes it completely. The ball goes straight to the backward square leg man for a catch. Beuran Hendricks takes it comfortably.

India are now 6 down. Keshav Maharaj strikes and Rinku Singh loses his wicket for 17 on his ODI debut. Rinku steps out to play a big shot but misjudges the delivery completely. Klaasen collects the ball and does so well to stump him.

KL Rahul tries to slice the ball toward the covers but finds David Milller instead. Rahul has to depart for 56. He couldn't extend his inning further and it's a huge wicket for Nandre Burger, his third wicket of the match.

Kl Rahul scores half-century in 60 deliveries filled with 6 fours. He took time at first but then changed the gear a little bit and now would like to score big from here.

Captain's knock!@klrahul brings up his 18th ODI FIFTY in 60 deliveries.



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— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2023

Samson couldn't capitalize on his opportunity. He loses his wicket, scoring only 12 runs. Hendricks gets his first wicket of the match. The ball hits the inside edge of Sanju and hits the stumps. India are 4 down.

Rinku Singh, the debutant is the new batsman.

A short delivery to Sai Sudharsan who tries to cut it, but the ball hits the edge and is caught behind. His brilliant inning finally comes to an end. Lizaad Williams gets the big fish.

Sanju Samson is the new batsman at no 5. He has time and opportunity both to build his inning alongside skipper Kl Rahul.

Sai Sudharsan would like to score big from here. He is currently batting on 60 and Skipper Kl Rahul is accompanying him beautifully. He is on 30 after facing 36 deliveries.

Milestone 🔓 - 1000 ODI runs and counting for @klrahul in the year 2023 🫡🫡#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/WRVKvi2BJd

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2023

Consecutive fifties for Sudharsan. He is playing his first ODI series. Brilliant inning from the youngstar

Sai Sudharsan is batting on 36* while Kl Rahul is taking time as he is still new on the pitch. The pacers are giving no room to the batters.

Tilak goes for a pull but it goes straight to the deep fine-leg fielder, Hendricks. Nandre Burger grabs his second wicket. Tilak Varma departs after scoring only 10 runs after facing 30 deliveries.

India are trying to construct a partnership. After losing the early wicket of Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, and Sai Sudharsan didn't attack the bowlers. They are taking time and the Proteas would like to dismiss both the batters under next five overs.

Nandre Burger strikes in the second delivery of the first over. He traps Ruturaj for a lbw. Gaikwad reviewed the LBW decision. Three reds and he has to depart after scoring 4 runs.

After a smashing start to his T20I career, it is now time for Rinku Singh to make his mark in the ODI format.



He gets his India ODI 🧢 from @imkuldeep18🙌🏽#TeamIndia #SAvIND https://t.co/p5r3iTcPrj pic.twitter.com/Stx6TtbLej

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 19, 2023

🟢 SQUAD UPDATE 🟡



Ottniel Baartman & Andile Phehlukwayo have been ruled out of the remainder of the three-match Betway ODIseries against India due to injury 🇿🇦🇮🇳



🚑Baartman - right side strain

🚑Phehlukwayo- left side strain



✅ WP seamer Beuran Hendricks has been added to… pic.twitter.com/hwpwhHFQbv

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 19, 2023

The players are lined up for the national anthems.

Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie val Dussen, Aiden Markram (C), Henrick Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams

KL Rahul (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharshan, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.

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India Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C)(wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep

South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne and Lizaad Williams

The India vs South Africa T20I series will be telecast on the Star Sports Network and streamed online on Disney+ Hotstar.

• Matches played: 92

• India won: 39

• South Africa won: 50

• No Result: 3

This was Abishek Goswami bringing you all the live updates of the SA vs IND 2nd ODI match at Gqeberha's St George's Park. I hope you enjoyed the LIVE Blog. Until next time, enjoy the highlights of the game, exactly below this paragraph. Thanks for tuning in.

Hello and Welcome in our live blog of the SA vs IND 2nd ODI match to be played at the Gqberha's St George's park. The match will be started from 4:30 P.M (IST)

India would like to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series against South Africa when the two sides meet on Tuesday at Gqeberha's St George's Park. The Men in Blues are already 1-0 up in the series after defeating the Proteas by 8 wickets in Johannesburg in the weekend.

Shreyas Iyer is out of this ODI to prepare for the upcoming Test series, it'll be between Rinku Singh or Rajat Patidar for the only available batting slot.