Indian cricket team defeated South Africa by 6 wickets to take a starting lead in the six match ODI series against South Africa. Faf Du Plessis was the saviour for South Africa, who notched up a crucial 120 runs, batting with the lower middle order to take Proteas to 269/8 at the end of regulation overs. India lost two early wickets at the score of 67. But the 189 runs partnership between Rahane and Kohli ensured a famous win for India. We discuss 4 Things that went right for India in 1st ODI at Kingsmead.
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Kuldeep-Chahal magic
Indian spin twin were the difference between the two side as they hunted in partnership. The two leggies bagged 5 wickets giving just 79 runs in total. They gave early breakthroughs that eventually didn’t let any momentum to shift towards the Du Plessis led side. After their impressive display at Kingsmead, fans wished they were in the test side, that may have turned the results in India’s favour.
