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Watch: Dog Invades Pitch During IPL 2024 Game In Ahmedabad. Internet In Splits

Jasprit Bumrah's masterclass spell and Gerald Coetzee's two-wicket haul helped Mumbai Indians (MI) restrict Gujarat Titans (GT) to 168/6 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Bumrah conceded just 7 runs in his final over and ended his quota of four overs with figures of 3 for 14 while Coetzee bagged two wickets. For GT, Sai Sudharsan scored the highest 45 off 39 and Shubman Gill scored 31. Opting to field first, skipper Hardik Pandya opened MI's bowling, conceding 20 runs in his first two overs. In the fourth over of the game, Jasprit Bumrah drew first blood as he provided his team with a big breakthrough. MI started to feel a bit of pressure after GT got off to a flying start, however, Bumrah came to the rescue of the five-time champions with a toe-crushing yorker as Wriddhiman Saha (19 off 15) missed the ball that rattled his stumps.

Watch: India Star Slams Century Against England Lions, Dedicates It To Lord Ram

Indian wicket-keeper batter KS Bharat roared to form, making a statement for playing XI selection ahead of the England Test series with a century. Playing against England Lions in a practice Test, Bharat scored 116 off 165 balls as India A looked to chase down the target of 490 runs. While his ton couldn't take the team all the way, with India A remaining 64 runs short of the target, Bharat did make a huge statement with the bat. After reaching the triple-digit score, Bharat also produced a brilliant celebration, dedicating the ton to Lord Ram.

KS Bharat Slams Ton As India A Play Out Draw With England Lions

KS Bharat made a strong case for his selection for the first Test against England with an attacking hundred as India A made hot pursuit of an improbable winning target of 490 before the opening first-class game against England Lions ended in a draw on Saturday. When umpires called off proceedings on the fourth and final day, India were 426 for 5 in 125 overs, eventually finishing 64 runs short of the target. Bharat, whose batting performances left a lot to be desired in Test matches, made 116 not out off 165 balls with 15 boundaries. With India looking to give relief to KL Rahul from keeping wickets, Bharat's century would come as a big relief for his greatest backer, head coach Rahul Dravid, who has been bullish about playing the Andhra player in Tests despite his below-par batting record.

Watch: KL Rahul's Big Gesture For Sai Sudharsan Draws Huge Roar In Indian Dressing Room

KL Rahul on Thursday became only the second Indian captain to win an ODI series against South Africa, joining Virat Kohli in the elite list. India defeated South Africa by 78 runs in the series decider at the Boland Park in Paarl on Thursday to wrap up the series 2-1. Sanju Samson hit a maiden international century, smasing 108 runs with the help of six fours and three sixes. While Samson's performance in the third and final ODI stood out, young batter Sai Sudharsan introduction to international cricket was another positive for the Indian team.

Watch: Sai Sudharsan Claims 'Catch Of The Series' As India Spark South Africa Collapse

Life has been a roller-coaster for Sai Sudharsan in South Africa as the young India batter made his debut for the national team, smasing two half-centuries on the trot. Sudharsan made his debut in the first ODI against the Proteas on Sunday, December 17, marking the occasion with a well-crafted 55 not out as India won the game by eight wickets. He then followed it up with a brilliant 62 in a losing cause in the second ODI. While the 22-year-old could only conjure 10 runs in the series decider, he continued to impress on the field.

IND vs SA: 'Don't Get Out In 50s, 60s': Sunil Gavaskar's No Nonsense Verdict On India Star

With half-centuries in his first two matches, young India batter Sai Sudharsan has caught the eye of batting great Sunil Gavaskar. Sudharsan, who plays for Tamil Nadu in the domestic circuit, made his India debut in the first ODI of the ongoing tour of South Africa. He scored a half-century on debut and then followed it up with yet another 50+ score in the second match of the series. Impressed with the young soutbpaw, Gavaskar, however, wants Sudharsan to convert his half centuries into hundreds.

India vs South Africa Live Streaming 3rd ODI Live Telecast: Where To Watch For Free?

India will be squaring off against South Africa in the third and final ODI of the three-match series on Thursday in Paarl. South Africa registered an eight-wicket win in the second ODI as the series is now levelled at 1-1. Young Sai Sudarshan has been a big asset for India as he smashed half-centuries in the first two matches. Among the bowlers, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan and others will look to deliver a great performance as India aim to clinch the three-match series.

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Will Yuzvendra Chahal Find A Place In Series Finale?

India will be going up against South Africa in the third and final ODI on Thursday, at the Boland Park in Paarl. After facing a defeat in the first ODI, the Proteas convincingly won the second ODI and have managed to keep the series alive. Tony de Zorzi's unbeaten 122-ball 119 guided his side home. However, the KL Rahul-led side will aim for a better outing in the third match, in order to claim the three-match series. Young opener Sai Sudarshan, who made his international in the first ODI, is in sublime form as he smashed half-centuries in both the matches.

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Watch: Dog Invades Pitch During IPL 2024 Game In Ahmedabad. Internet In Splits

Watch: India Star Slams Century Against England Lions, Dedicates It To Lord Ram

KS Bharat Slams Ton As India A Play Out Draw With England Lions

Watch: KL Rahul's Big Gesture For Sai Sudharsan Draws Huge Roar In Indian Dressing Room

Watch: Sai Sudharsan Claims 'Catch Of The Series' As India Spark South Africa Collapse

IND vs SA: 'Don't Get Out In 50s, 60s': Sunil Gavaskar's No Nonsense Verdict On India Star

India vs South Africa Live Streaming 3rd ODI Live Telecast: Where To Watch For Free?

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Will Yuzvendra Chahal Find A Place In Series Finale?