De Zorzi’s 92 drives South Africa past India in thrilling chase
A composed top-order effort and a clinical finish powered the Proteas to victory with five balls to spare
India vs South Africa
South Africa has won the match by 5 wickets
Tony De Zorzi’s fluent 92 set up a commanding South African chase as the Proteas defeated India by five wickets in a high-scoring contest. South Africa reached 317-5 in 49.1 overs after India had posted 316-7 from their 50 overs.
De Zorzi, named Player of the Match, struck six fours and two sixes in an assured 82-ball innings. He was joined by Quinton De Kock, who made a brisk 84 from 65 balls, including six fours and four sixes, giving South Africa a powerful platform in the pursuit.
India’s innings was anchored by Rohit Sharma, who produced 106 from 82 deliveries. His knock contained five fours and four sixes, helping India set a formidable target, but South Africa’s batting depth proved decisive as the chase stayed ahead of the required rate.
Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada shared six Indian wickets, claiming three apiece, while Jasprit Bumrah led India’s bowling with 2-59 from 9.1 overs. South Africa’s controlled finish, completed with five balls remaining, sealed an impressive chase.