INDA vs SAA 3rd Unofficial ODI Highlights of South Africa A tour of India 2025
South Africa A outclassed India A in a high-scoring thriller at Rajkot, salvaging pride in the concluding match of the 3-match one-day series. So Let’s take a look at INDA vs SAA 3rd Unofficial ODI Highlights.
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South Africa A Batters Shine as Ackerman, Hermann Lead the Charge
South Africa A, desperate to end the tour on a high, produced their finest batting display of the series after losing the toss and being sent in on a sunny Rajkot afternoon. Captain Marques Ackerman anchored the innings with a clinical half-century, ably supported by Jordan Hermann in the top order. Their partnership blunted the India A seamers, who had been dominant in the previous ODIs. Once set, the South African batters pressed the accelerator: Delano Potgieter and Bjorn Fortuin played enterprising cameos, propelling South Africa A to an imposing total of 325 for 6 in 50 overs. The visitors’ top order, under pressure after poor starts earlier in the series, finally clicked, navigating a nervy opening spell before launching a calculated assault in the middle and death overs. India A’s bowlers, especially Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, toiled without the breakthroughs that had marked their earlier success.
India A’s Batting Falters as South African Attack Rises
Chasing a daunting 326, India A’s usually prolific top order stumbled early as South Africa A bowlers found swing and seam in the morning session. Ruturaj Gaikwad, the series’ top scorer, fell cheaply, compounding the pressure on the hosts. Skipper Tilak Varma tried to rebuild, but wickets fell at regular intervals with pacer Ottniel Baartman and spinner Bjorn Fortuin delivering disciplined spells. At 106 for 4 after 20 overs, India A faced a steep climb requiring over 7 runs an over for the remainder. Despite lower-order resistance from all-rounder Nishant Sindhu and a late cameo from Suthar, the chase unraveled under scoreboard pressure. South Africa A fielded impeccably, snuffing out any threats and sealing a dominant win, ensuring India A could not complete a series clean sweep. The result restored pride for the South Africans and highlighted areas India A must address ahead of future challenges.
Can India A bounce back from this defeat and carry forward their dominant form in upcoming fixtures, or has South Africa A discovered a winning formula for future contests?
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