India hammer South Africa in 3rd ODI, win series: Stats
What's the story
India clinched the ODI series against South Africa with a convincing nine-wicket victory in the third match at Visakhapatnam. The win was powered by a stellar performance from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored his maiden ODI century, and four-wicket hauls from bowlers Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna. India opted to bowl first after winning the toss for the first time since their World Cup semi-final against Australia.
Match details
South Africa set a target of 271
South Africa posted a total of 270 runs in their allotted overs, with Quinton de Kock's brilliant century being the highlight. De Kock scored a quickfire 106 off just 80 balls, while Temba Bavuma contributed with a solid 48. However, India's bowlers kept things tight and restricted the Proteas to a chaseable target. Kuldeep and Prasidh were the pick of the bowlers for India, picking up four wickets each.
Chase begins
India's chase led by Rohit and Jaiswal
In reply, Rohit Sharma and Jaiswal gave India a solid start. Rohit scored a quick 75 off just 73 balls, while Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 116 off 121 balls. The duo shared century partnerships with Virat Kohli (65 not out) as India chased down the target in less than 40 overs. This was India's second consecutive ODI series win over South Africa after having won the previous one at home last year.
QDK
Quinton de Kock slams his 23rd century in ODIs
With this hundred, de Kock got to 7,123 runs at an average of 46.55. In addition to 23 tons, he has hit 32 fifties. In 23 ODIs versus India, the veteran has bagged 1,191 runs at 51.78. This was his 7th ODI hundred against India (50s: 2). Notably, de Kock (1,981) is closing in on 2,000 runs in Asia (100s: 10, 50s: 4).
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Joint-most hundreds versus India in ODIs
As mentioned, de Kock hammered his 7th ODI ton against India. He went on to go level with Sanath Jayasuriya in terms of ODI centuries against India. Most ODI hundreds vs India: 7 - Quinton de Kock (23 innings) 7 - Sanath Jayasuriya (85 innings) 6 - AB de Villiers (32 innings) 6 - Ricky Ponting (59 innings) 6 - Kumar Sangakkara (71 innings)
Other records
Other milestones recorded by de Kock
During his knock, de Kock completed 2,500 runs in away ODIs (home of opposition). The veteran reached the landmark with his 23rd run. With this 97th run in the contest, de Kock got to 8,500 runs in List A cricket. In 202 matches, the southpaw averages over 44. He recorded his 27th century in the 50-over format (50s: 38).
Bavuma
Temba Bavuma completes 4,000 List A and 2,000 ODI runs
Bavuma (48) took 146 games (131 innings) to get 4,000 runs in List A cricket, as per ESPNcricinfo. He averages over 34 and owns seven tons and 16 fifties. Bavuma entered this match with 1,987 ODI runs, 13 away from the 2,000-run mark. He now owns 2,035 runs at 42.39. The tally includes five tons and eight half-centuries, with his highest score being 144.
Kuldeep
Kuldeep Yadav claims his 9th four-fer in ODIs
Kuldeep accounted for 4 South African wickets to finish his spell with figures worth 4/41 from 10 overs which included a maiden. Kuldeep now owns 191 ODI wickets from 117 matches at 26.29. In addition to 9 four-fers, he also owns two fifers. Meanwhile, 87 of his ODI scalps have come at home (4w: 3). Versus the Proteas, Kuldeep has amassed 36 wickets from 16 matches at 17.58. He now owns 5 four-fers against South Africa.
Prasidh
Prasidh Krishna claims 4/66 versus South Africa
Prasidh ended up with figures worth 4/66 from 9.5 overs. In 21 ODIs, Prasidh now has 37 wickets at 26.83. His ecomomy rate is 6.02. This was the pacer's third four-fer in ODIs. Against South Africa, he owns 10 scalps from 4 matches at 25.80. His ER of 7.30 is on the higher side.
Rohit
Rohit Sharma becomes fourth Indian with 20,000 international runs
Rohit achieved another achievement in international cricket. He completed 20,000 runs across formats, a feat achieved by only 14 players, including Rohit. Rohit attained this feat with his 27th run in Vizag. Rohit became the fourth Indian player with 20,000 runs in international cricket. The former Indian skipper joined Tendulkar (34,357), Kohli (27,975), and Rahul Dravid (24,064). As of now, Rohit has 50 centuries and 111 half-centuries across formats.
11.500
Rohit Sharma completes 11,500 runs in ODI cricket
Rohit completed 11,500 runs in ODIs. Rohit got to the feat with his 59th run. He became the 9th batter in ODI history with 11,500-plus runs. Playing his 279th ODI (271 innings), Rohit has surpassed 11,500 runs (11.516) at 49.21. He smashed his 61st ODI fifty in addition to owning 33 tons. As many as 952 of Rohit's ODI runs have come against the Proteas. In 29 matches, Rohit averages 35.25 (50s: 4, 100s: 3).
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5,000 ODI runs on home soil
Rohit also went past 5,000 ODI runs on home soil. Playing his 97th match at home, Rohit now owns 5,013 runs at 56.96. This was his 24th fifty on home soil (100s: 14). Meanwhile, Rohit also went past 500 fours at home (505).
Jaiswal
Jaiswal floors South Africa with maiden ODI hundred
Jaiswal remained unscathed on 116 from 121 balls. He hit 12 fours and 2 sixes. Playing just his 4th ODI, Jaiswal has surpassed 150 runs (171) at 57. He owns a strike rate of 86-plus. As per ESPNcricinfo, Jaiswal recorded his 6th century in List A cricket (50s: 7). He owns over 1,660 runs at 51-plus.
14,500
Virat Kohli becomes second batter with 14,500 ODI runs
Kohli became just the second player in history after Sachin Tendulkar to complete 14,500 runs in ODIs. He achieved this milestone with his eighth run. Kohli, who scored tons in the first two ODIs of the just concluded series, has raced to 14,557 runs from 308 games at 58-plus. This was his 76th ODI fifty. He also owns 53 hundreds.
Asia
Virat Kohli surpasses 9,000 ODI runs in Asia
With his 37th run in the contest, Kohli got to 9,000 runs on Asian soil. Playing his 182nd ODI match in Asia, Kohli owns 9,028 runs at 60.18. He hammered his 41st fifty (100s: 38). As per ESPNcricinfo, as many as 6,627 of Kohli's runs in Asia have come at home. He averages 61.93 with 26 tons and 35 fifties.
Record
Another major record for Kohli
Kohli was awarded the Player of the Series award for his scores worth 135, 102 and 65*. As per Cricbuzz, this was his 11th MoS award in ODIs, equaling Jayasuriya. Most Player of the Series awards in ODIs: 14 - Sachin Tendulkar 11 - Sanath Jayasuriya 11 - Virat Kohli 8 - Chris Gayle 8 - Shaun Pollock
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Kohli breaks Tendulkar's record
Kohli won his 20th Man of the Series award in international cricket. With this, he has become the player with most Player of the Series awards in Men's international cricket. Kohli went past Tendulkar (19).