Watch: Shikhar Dhawan Brings Out His Trademark Celebration After India's ODI Series Win Over South Africa

11.10.2022 - 20:51 sports.ndtv.com

India defeated South Africa by 7 wickets in the third and deciding ODI match to seal the series 2-1 at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

India's skipper for the series, Shikhar Dhawan, won the toss in the final match and decided to bowl first. The bowlers proved his decision right by bundling out South Africa for 99 runs.

Kuldeep Yadav shone with a four-wicket haul. Chasing a paltry target, India reached home in 19.1 overs, thanks to Shubman Gill's 49-run knock.

At the post-match presentation, an elatated skipper Dhawan received the trophy and made the moment further memorable with his trademark thigh celebration. Watch the video here: Winners Are Grinners!Captain @SDhawan25 lifts the trophy as #TeamIndia win the ODI series against South Africa #INDvSA | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/igNogsVvqd While Dhawan had a memorable series vs South Africa as a captain, he had a poor outing as a batter.

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Watch: Shikhar Dhawan's Latest Reel With Father On Marriage Goes Viral

Not only with the bat or his on-field actions, Shikhar Dhawan also keeps his fans entertained with his social media reels. From his thigh-five celebration after a catch to his dance with teammates after a win, Dhawan makes sure that he provides his fans some moments of joy at his own expense. Fans too share Dhawan's funny actions and posts with great enthusiasm. Now, the Indian southpaw's latest reel with his father on marriage is going viral on social media.

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The Indian cricket team secured a 2-1 series win over South Africa in the 3-match assignment. After losing the opening match in a closely-fought battle, Shikhar Dhawan's men made a commendable comeback in the series, rattling the Proteas in the second and the third match. In the process, the Indian team as well as a few players went on to record memorable performances which will be remembered for a long time. From Kuldeep Yadav bagging a 4-wicket-haul in the third ODI to South Africa registering their lowest score against India in the 50-over format, some intriguing records and milestones were registered in the series.

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan Dances To 'Bolo Tara Ra Ra' Song With Teammates Post India's ODI Series Win vs South Africa

India's skipper Shikhar Dhawan had some fun time with teammates after their 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa on Tuesday. The Indian side defeated the Proteas by 7 wickets in the third and deciding ODI match at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium to bag the series. From bringing out his trademark thigh celebration after receiving the winner's trophy to dancing with teammates to cherish the moment, India's stand in skipper for the series, Shikhar Dhawan found it really hard to control his happiness. So was the case of his teammates!

"Showed Maturity": Shikhar Dhawan Lauds India's Effort Against South Africa

India's stand-in ODI captain Shikhar Dhawan is happy that his team was able to show a lot of character on tough pitches during the three-match series against South Africa. After losing the first game in Lucknow, India clinched the series with two one-sided victories over the Proteas. "The boys showed great character on such tough batting pitches. The bowlers were clinical today," Dhawan said after the match. "I am proud of the boys, the way they played in the series. The way they carried the responsibility and showed maturity. Would like to thank the support staff." The first game in Lucknow was a forgettable one for the 'Men in Blue' especially because of the number of catches that they missed.

Shikhar Dhawan's Cheeky Remark 'Thanking' Keshav Maharaj For Batting First In Second ODI Leaves Everyone In Splits

India's stand-in skipper Shikhar Dhawan received a bonus at the time of the toss as his South African counterpart, Keshav Maharaj, opted to bat first after winning the coin toss. The decision turned out to be a brutal one for the Proteas who struggled to control the flow of runs when the Indians came out to bat in the evening. After the match, Dhawan cheekily thanked Maharaj for opting to bat first, admitting that things could've been more difficult for India if they were made to bowl second.