Rohit Sharma’s hard-fought knock of 115 took India to 274-7 from their 50 overs during the fifth ODI against South Africa here on Tuesday.
The South African bowlers, especially Lungi Ngidi (4/51), have brought the Proteas back into the game.
After winning the toss, South Africa put India to bat. Shikhar Dhawan (34 runs) was the first to depart, but Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli put up a 105-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
The Indian captain’s life at the field with the bat was short-lived as he departed for 36.
Ajinkya Rahane (8) was the next to follow Kohli after another confusion between the wickets. Despite losing wickets in quick succession, Rohit carried on showing his batting prowess and went on to score his 17th ODI ton, hitting 10 boundaries and 4 sixes in the run-up to his century. South Africa will hope to chase down the total and stay alive in the series when they come out to bat.
South Africa have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the 5th #SAvIND ODI in Port Elizabeth. Will they be able to restrict India and keep the series alive?
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