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IND vs SA, 1st ODI | Impact Performer - Arshdeep Singh's Mastery Limits South Africa to Their Lowest ODI Score at Home

image-lqajvxo4Arshdeep Singh dismantled the South African batting order in the first ODI (Source: AP Photos)

India secured a resounding victory against South Africa in Johannesburg, taking a 1-0 series lead. It was an outstanding all-around performance from the Men in Blue. Requiring a modest 117 runs for victory, debutant Sai Sudharsan made an impressive start, hitting some elegant boundaries, although he had a stroke of luck with an LBW decision. 

On the other hand, Ruturaj Gaikwad seemed a bit uncertain and was soon dismissed. The comprehensive win showcased India's dominance in the match. Shreyas Iyer entered the crease, showcasing his aggressive batting style, occasionally not finding the middle of the bat, but still delivering fine shots. 

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Sudharsan, on the other hand, played a classy innings, and both batters reached their fifties in the same over. Iyer, in an attempt to finish quickly, got caught, but the debutant Sudharsan remained composed and guided his team to victory with ease. It was a memorable debut performance for Sai Sudharsan.


Analysing the Impact of Arshdeep’s Demolishing Bowling Spell

image-lqaeqv21Arshdeep’s Wickets Contact Points | Green: RHB | Red: LHB

India's pace attack had initially claimed seven wickets in the Pink Day ODI, and remarkably, they doubled that tally within just 13 overs, ultimately bowling out South Africa for 116— their lowest home total. The Indian team then comfortably chased down the target, handing South Africa their third defeat in Pink Day ODIs.

Arshdeep Singh was the standout performer with five wickets, while Avesh Khan contributed with four. Mukesh Kumar also made a significant impact, beginning with a first over where Reeza Hendricks struggled to connect bat with ball. The pace trio's effectiveness played a pivotal role in India's convincing victory.

Reeza Hendricks departs as the stumps are disturbed. Arshdeep pitches the ball up outside the off stump, inducing a bit of swing back. Hendricks, aiming to free himself from pressure, attempts a shot, but only manages a thick inside edge that drags the ball onto the stumps. South Africa loses their first wicket in the second over.

Arshdeep bags two in two! Pitches the ball up once more, this time targeting the middle stump line and making it nip back into the right-hander. Rassie attempts a flick into the leg side but misses, and the ball races on to hit his front pads. Rassie opts for a review, but UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. The ball seems to pitch in line, hits him on the line of the stumps, and the decision stays with the on-field umpire's call.

Arshdeep dismisses the dangerous Tony de Zorzi. A well-executed short ball proves effective, and de Zorzi, attempting another pull shot over mid-wicket, only manages to get a top edge high into the sky. KL Rahul behind the stumps positions himself well and takes an easy catch, sending the dangerous batter back to the pavilion.

Arshdeep pitches the ball up straight on the stumps with pace. Phehlukwayo attempts a heave on the leg side from the crease but misses, and the ball rushes onto the pads in front of the stumps. Phehlukwayo opts for a review, but UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. The ball tracking reveals three reds, confirming Arshdeep Singh's five-wicket haul.


Conclusion

South Africa faced an uphill battle after a poor batting performance, and although the frontline pacers displayed some promise, it was short-lived. Debutant Nandre Burger missed a potential wicket due to a non-reviewed LBW decision, and Wiaan Mulder did manage to take a wicket, thanks to a successful LBW review. However, it was one-way traffic from thereon, with neither the pacers nor the spinners creating significant wicket-taking opportunities.