The second Odi in Raipur turned out to be a high-scoring thriller, but that was it South Africa Who walked away with one of the biggest wins in ODI history. 359 vs chasing a hard target IndiaThe Proteas, Dew showed remarkably brightly as India’s task became increasingly difficult. Aiden Markram he led from the front with a century Matthew breetzke and Dewald brevis Chase provided the firepower needed to keep him alive. India, despite centuries Virat Kohli and Travel Giikwadthe ball and fell short in the field. The visitors leveled the series at 1-1 with four balls remaining. The stage was already set for a high-stakes decision in Visakhapatnam.
Centuries for India from Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad
It started in style with India’s innings Rohit Sharma‘s quick cameo and Jaishvi JaiswalA steady hand, but the real fireworks came from Kohli and Gaikwad, who had a majesty partnership of 195. Built on Kohli’s 53rd ODI ton, strike spin and late acceleration, Gaikwad’s daughter demonstrated all-format adaptability in her ODI century. When India made for a total of 380+ Kl rahul Go and 43 balls 66, but decided, but strangely, India slowed down in the last five overs, scoring less than expected. Missing tampon, dew dew took yeast once.
Aiden Markram’s influential face keeps South Africa in the Hunt
Markram produced one of the best Odi knocks With the visiting India opening, 98 off 110 under pressure with gusto, precision and remarkable control. After an early loss, he started cautiously Quinton de KockOf course, before smoothly changing gears, find gaps through the cover and additional cover with a memorable time. His fifty came off 52 balls and from there on, India’s inexperienced PACE attack, especially prasidh krishnafeed the strengths of the length markram many times. South Africa used it effectively with the slant sweep and slog-sweep Ravindra jadeja and Kuldeep YadavIt forces India to constantly change its fields.
As Bavuma and later Breetzke strike effectively spun, Markram refused and refused to dictate the pace and refuse to climb the required grade. He hit 10 fours and four sixes and four fours and fours each in his first African opener since 2010. The last dismissal, a wrong shot Harshit RanaThe slower ball came after it crossed three figures, but by then it had swung the match in South Africa’s favour. The foundation that allowed Breviler and Breetzke to attack freely ensured that South Africa remained comfortable ahead of the crease even under high scoring pressure.
Dewald BRevis and Matthew Breetzke firepower and India field a famous win in South Africa
The turning point came after the wet ball repeatedly slipped from Indian hands, changing the two balls and losing swing and grip for the spinners. Bavuma’s 46, Matthew breetzke68 and composed and Dewald brevisAn explosive 34-ball 54, adding 92 runs in just 69 balls, added a couple of 54 with a couple. It got worse in India’s field, with misfields, wet ball fumbles and at least 25 extra runs chasing SA.
Although Prasidh and Rana picked key wickets, they leaked crucial milestones. Arshdeep Singh It was the choice of bowlers, but received little support. Even late failures, de Zorzi and Nandre burgerfailed to emerge as a protease Corbin Bosch He calmly finished the chase. India paid the price for a soft finish with the bat and a mistake with the ball in a high-stakes decider in Visakhapatnam on December 6.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
Rarely has an Indian bowled and fielded so neatly; South Africa would chase 380 even#Indvsa
– Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) December 3, 2025
Corbin Bosch clutch!
— Dale Steyn (@dalesteyn62) December 3, 2025
India’s pitches don’t quite provide the support they need in these tough bowling conditions
– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogharsha) December 3, 2025
I will pick 50-year-old Mohammed Shami over any version of Prasidh Krishna in any format.
— Kevin (@imkevin149) December 3, 2025
Although the bowlers are questioned, it is impossible for the bowlers to defend if you don’t win the pen when there is so much dew. More so when the field is weak. In these conditions, you should sleep the best. Too much dew. Unfair on Bowlers. @Revsportzglobal
– Boria Majumdar (@BoriAmajumdar) December 3, 2025
358 on the Board and still losing by 4 wickets? This is embarrassing. India’s bowling today was absolutely flawless. No plan, no intensity, no responsibility. Pathetic from the bowlers. 😡 #Indvsa pic.twitter.com/qleivl94cd
– Bineet Singh (@bineetsingh1511) December 3, 2025
Jadeja & Sundar ALLOUND performance level series
– Arfan (@im__arfan) December 3, 2025
Jadeja and Jaiswal destroyed Rutu’s Motm🤧
– Sergio (@seriocskk) December 3, 2025
In the end, Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad faded for centuries.
Who is responsible for India’s defeat?
South Africa’s biggest running chase
Indian bowlers could not hold the match #Indvsa– Foreign student (@ spartan3904) December 3, 2025
Corbin Bosch scores the winning runs 🏏
South Africa Level Odi Series 🔥#cricket #Indvsa # 2ndodi pic.twitter.com/ZFVSP61DXC
– CricketTimes.com (@crickettimeshq) December 3, 2025
