India vs SA, 1st ODI: Sanju Samson’s Unbeaten 86 in Vain as India Lose by 9 Runs

India vs SA, 1st ODI: Sanju Samson’s Unbeaten 86 in Vain as India Lose by 9 Runs

A total of 10 teams are to play in next year’s ODI World Cup in India. The ICC has included 13 teams in the Super League, out of which 8 teams are to get direct entry to the World Cup. Being the host, India has got direct entry.

The World Cup Qualifier will be played between the remaining 5 teams and the five teams from the Associate Countries that have qualified from the lower qualifiers. In this, the teams finishing first two places will get entry for the World Cup. The. The problem for Africa is that it is currently ranked 11th in the Super League.(Credenttv.com)

With the win over India, they got 10 points and now they have 59 points. Eighth-placed West Indies have 88 points. In this respect D. This series is very important for Africa. A win here will take them closer to direct qualification for the World Cup.

South Africa defeated India by nine runs in the first ODI played at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The match, which started late due to rain, was reduced to 40 overs. After winning the toss, Indian captain Shikhar Dhawan decided to bowl first. Despite giving initial setbacks to the African team, Team India could not stop them on a low score.

Klaasen Player of the Match
Batting first, South Africa scored 249 runs in 40 overs for the loss of four wickets. David Miller remained unbeaten on 75 off 63 balls and Heinrich Klaasen 74 off 65 balls. In reply, Team India could score only 240 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 40 overs. Sanju Samson scored the highest 86* off 63 balls. At the same time, the vice-captain Shreyas Iyer scored 50 runs. Heinrich Klaasen was adjudged Player of the Match for his excellent innings.