IND vs SA 2nd ODI Highlights: South Africa Pulled Off a Thrilling Chase of 359. The Proteas managed a stunning chase of 359 runs against the Indian national cricket team, mainly thanks to the brilliant century from Aiden Markram and significant contributions from Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis. This victory equalised the three-match series at 1-1.
India’s mammoth score
India, on the other hand, completed their innings at a gigantic score of 358/5 after playing for 50 overs at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. The third-wicket partnership of the best three batsmen, Virat Kohli (102) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (105), played a major role in reviving India from a rough start. Lower down the order, KL Rahul batted superbly at the end with 66 not out, thus lifting India above the 350 mark.
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With this enormous score, India appeared to take full control of the game. Nevertheless, the pitch gave dew under lights — and the chase became a real nail-biter.
Markram becomes the mainstay of the chase
In pursuit of 359 runs, the South Africans faced a bad start with the fall of early wickets, putting pressure on the batters. Nevertheless, Markram took the challenge of the situation with poise and power: he was a batting delight, lashing out with elegance and hitting the ball all around, scoring 110 runs off 98 balls.
His innings not only brought back the lost runs but also laid the groundwork for a chase that would turn out to be a record-breaking one. By the time he was withdrawn in the 30th over, the looters the figure in South Africa was putting up was 197/3.
Breetzke and Brevis aerial the win
After the exit of Markram, Breetzke and Brevis took over, and soon, all were looking up to South Africa getting the win. Breetzke was using very sound and tactical methods and scored his fifty—in fact, it took him 49 deliveries to get to his half-century. Brevis, on the other hand, went after the Indians: with his aggressive batting, he played a big part in shifting the balance of power towards South Africa.
Proteas clinch it — series poised for decider
South Africa reached 359/6 in 49.2 overs, sealing a 4-wicket win. With this, the series stands 1-1, setting the stage for a highly anticipated decider in the third ODI.
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The match proved how unpredictable ODIs can be: even a 350+ total can be chased with the right mix of temperament, timing, and aggression. For South Africa, the innings from Markram, Breetzke and Brevis under pressure showcase their depth and resolve. For India — despite strong batting — the inability to defend a big total will sting, especially given the conditions and missed chances.