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India Vs South Africa: 5 Statistical Highlights From 3-Match ODI Series

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.

Paul Delport steps down as Springbok Women's Sevens coach

Paul Delport has stepped down from his position of Springbok Women's Sevens coach.

Garry Ringrose turns to Connacht after rare day on the wing

Don't expect to see Garry Ringrose on the wing too often in the future, but in a World Cup year, his two-try shift out wide against the Sharks can be filed away under 'good to know'.

"Miyan Kya Bowling Karte Hain": Murali Kartik Gets Candid With Mohammed Siraj. Watch

Arriving into the 3-match ODI series against South Africa with a point to prove, Mohammed Siraj produced an exemplary show of pace bowling that saw him bag 5 wickets while conceding runs at an economy rate of 4.52. As India won the series 2-1 after securing a thumping 7-wicket win in the final match in New Delhi on Tuesday, Siraj was deservedly named the Player Of The Series.

Proteas skipper Bavuma under pressure to deliver at T20 World Cup

Under-fire captain Temba Bavuma is running out of time to find his batting form before leading South Africa's challenge for a maiden T20 World Cup title in Australia.

"I Have Always Felt...": Ravichandran Ashwin Makes Big Comment On Kuldeep Yadav's Career

Once branded as India's No. 1 overseas spinner by Ravi Shastri, Kuldeep Yadav's stocks haven't hit the momentum they were expected to after the first couple of years of his career. Though Kuldeep is gradually making a comeback in white-ball cricket, he still remains far from being given an opportunity in Tests. Ravichandran Ashwin, who continues to remain a huge pillar for India in the longest format, however, has big hopes from Kuldeep in the format.

India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: How DDCA curators pulled off a 'miracle'

Yet, DDCA chief curator Ankit Datta along with BCCI curator Sunil Chauhan pulled off a miracle of sorts with just two hours of sunshine to get the game started after just a 45-minute delay. No overs were lost.

South Africa's Temba Bavuma under pressure to deliver at T20 World Cup

Bavuma is so out of nick that he was overlooked in the auction for South Africa's new T20 franchise competition and followed that by scoring only three runs in three innings in the recent T20 series in India. South Africa play warm-up games against New Zealand and Bangladesh in Brisbane on October 17 and 19, before a potential opening World Cup match against the West Indies on October 24, providing the Caribbean team top their preliminary group as expected. South Africa have a poor record in global tournaments, never winning a World Cup or reaching a final in either 50-over or Twenty20 formats.

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India Vs South Africa: 5 Statistical Highlights From 3-Match ODI Series

Paul Delport steps down as Springbok Women's Sevens coach

Garry Ringrose turns to Connacht after rare day on the wing

"Miyan Kya Bowling Karte Hain": Murali Kartik Gets Candid With Mohammed Siraj. Watch

Proteas skipper Bavuma under pressure to deliver at T20 World Cup

"I Have Always Felt...": Ravichandran Ashwin Makes Big Comment On Kuldeep Yadav's Career

India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: How DDCA curators pulled off a 'miracle'

South Africa's Temba Bavuma under pressure to deliver at T20 World Cup