South Africa achieved a remarkable victory, chasing down a massive 359 runs to defeat India by four wickets and equalize the three-match series at 1-1. The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur witnessed a spectacular run chase, highlighted by a brilliant century from Aiden Markram. He was ably supported by strong performances from Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis, who both contributed brisk fifties. India had set a daunting target of 358/5 in their 50 overs, fueled by impressive centuries from Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. However, Markram’s anchors the chase with a composed 110 off 98 balls. Breetzke added a fluent 68, and Brevis chipped in with an enterprising 54, providing the crucial middle-order impetus. They completed the chase with four balls to spare, showcasing excellent batting under pressure and in dewy conditions. Corbin Bosch sealed the deal with an unbeaten 29, marking South Africa’s third-highest ODI chase and stunning the home crowd. This incredible pursuit now equals the highest score ever chased against India in ODIs.
