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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.

"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.

"World Cup Is...": Kuldeep Yadav Wants To Focus On 'Process' After 4-For vs South Africa

India left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav would like to focus on his upcoming assignments rather than think about the ODI World Cup which is still a year away. Kuldeep (4/18) ran through the South African middle-order in the third ODI as India cantered home by seven wickets. "The World Cup is far away. I am not thinking about it. I have become very practical now with things. I focus on the series I play. I have become experienced now, so I have an idea how to bowl. My aim is to perform well in every series," Kuldeep said at the post-match press conference after India's seven-wicket win.

Watch: Four-Star Kuldeep Yadav Bowls Out South Africa Star Andile Phehlukwayo in Third ODI

Back in the groove, Kuldeep Yadav made his ball do the talking in the 3rd ODI against South Africa in New Delhi on Tuesday. After picking one wicket each in the first two matches, Kuldeep put on a show in the third ODI, claiming a 4-for. Speaking at the innings break, Kuldeep revealed he tried to add some freshness to his bowling ahead of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) and since then he has been really enjoying his bowling.

India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: 'A' class India thump South Africa, win series 2-1

Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and elected to field. The series was widely perceived as a ‘second-string’ Indian team, resembling the composition of an Ind ‘A’ team, taking on a full-strength South African team. When Shreyas Iyer hit Marco Jansen for a six over long off to win the series 2-1, after Shubman Gill fell for a 57-ball 49, with seven wickets and 30.5 overs to spare, India’s ominous depth in resources came to the fore. If anything, the veteran Dhawan would have liked to get more runs than his scores of 4, 13 and 8 in the series. While this has been a graduation process for most players playing in the series, there are players who are fighting to reclaim their spots in India’s first choice XI. For Kuldeep Yadav, who was a first-choice spinner three years ago, every opportunity is like a shot at redemption. Injuries and indifferent form had pushed down to the reserve pool of players. On Tuesday, he continued his comeback trail by wiping out the lower half of the South African batting returning figures of 4/18 in 4.1 overs. His guile has always troubled South Africans. Tuesday was no different. If anything, he would have loved a bowl earlier than Shahbaz Ahmed to test himself against the top order.

'99 Problems and Bavuma ain't one' - Fans react to Proteas batting meltdown

Cricket fans took the mickey out of the Proteas batting collapse against India in the third ODI decider in Delhi on Tuesday, where they fell to 99 all-out in a paltry 27.1 overs.

India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI Live Updates: Wet Outfield Delays Toss In Delhi, Inspection At 1:30 PM

IND vs SA 3rd ODI Live Updates: The toss for the third ODI between India and South Africa has been delayed due to wet outfield and the pitch inspection will take place at 1:30 PM. With the series tied at 1-1, India take on South Africa in the third and final ODI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. However, there are high chances that the rain might play spoilsportAfter a narrow defeat in series opener, India made a strong comeback in the second ODI to level the series. Shreyas Iyer's second ODI century and Ishan Kishan's flamboyant 93 saw India making mockery of a 279-run target set by the Proteas. (LIVE SCORECARD)

India vs South Africa: Kuldeep Yadav's Ripper Clean Bowls South Africa's Aiden Markram Through The Gate. Watch

After clinching the T20I series 2-1, India are currently taking on South Africa in the first ODI in Lucknow. Proteas were put into bat first and openers Quinton de Kock and Jaaneman Malan gave South Africa a decent start. However, the Indian bowlers made a strong comeback, taking three wickets in the space of 22 runs. Shadrul Thakur struck twice to dismiss Malan and Temba Bavuma, while Kuldeep Yadav castled Aiden Markram on a duck.

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

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

"World Cup Is...": Kuldeep Yadav Wants To Focus On 'Process' After 4-For vs South Africa

Watch: Four-Star Kuldeep Yadav Bowls Out South Africa Star Andile Phehlukwayo in Third ODI

India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: 'A' class India thump South Africa, win series 2-1

'99 Problems and Bavuma ain't one' - Fans react to Proteas batting meltdown

India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI Live Updates: Wet Outfield Delays Toss In Delhi, Inspection At 1:30 PM

India vs South Africa: Kuldeep Yadav's Ripper Clean Bowls South Africa's Aiden Markram Through The Gate. Watch