De Zorzi’s 92 powers South Africa past India in high-scoring finish

South Africa produced a confident run chase to overcome India in a high-scoring one-day international. India posted 316-7 from their 50 overs, but South Africa reached 317-5 in 49.1 overs to complete the pursuit with five wickets remaining. Tony De Zorzi set the tone for the chase with an assured 92 from 82 balls. The Player of the Match struck six fours and two sixes, combining control with timely aggression as South Africa kept their target within reach. Quinton de Kock added a brisk 84 from 65 deliveries, hitting six fours and four sixes. His innings supplied further momentum to South Africa’s response, while the side’s middle order carried the chase through to its conclusion without needing the final over. India’s total was built around a powerful 106 from Rohit Sharma, who made five fours and four sixes from 82 balls. South Africa’s bowlers, however, kept their side in the contest despite the substantial score. Keshav Maharaj claimed 3-64 from 10 overs, matching Kagiso Rabada’s 3-68, while India’s Jasprit Bumrah returned 2-59 from 9.1 overs. The result gave South Africa a memorable run-chasing victory after a contest packed with boundary-hitting and sustained pressure.