🏏 Live Cricket Score Today: Kohli & Gaikwad Fire as India Sets South Africa a Mammoth Target!
🔥 IND vs SA 2nd ODI: The Action in Raipur
The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa is heating up, and the 2nd ODI in Raipur has delivered a run-fest! After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, the Indian batters seized control, putting up a daunting total for the Proteas to chase.
First Innings Summary: India Dominates
India's innings was anchored by two spectacular centuries from two generational talents:
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 105 | 77 | 10 | 3 | 136.36 |
| Virat Kohli | 102 | 93 | 7 | 2 | 109.67 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad was the initial aggressor, smashing his maiden ODI century with an outstanding display of power hitting and timing. But the story of the day belongs to the King. Virat Kohli roared back with yet another sublime century—his 53rd ODI ton—and second in a row against South Africa!
A late flurry from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja pushed the total to a massive 358/5 in 50 overs. South Africa's bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, though Marco Jansen was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets.
Current Live Score: South Africa's Chase Begins
The pitch is flat, but a target of 359 is a monumental ask. South Africa's chase got off to a shaky start:
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Run Rate | Required Run Rate |
| South Africa | 129/2 | 21.2 ov | 2 | 6.05 | 7.89 |
OUT! Arshdeep Singh drew first blood, getting the dangerous Quinton de Kock caught early.
The experienced pair of Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram have now settled in and are trying to build a match-winning partnership.
Markram has just brought up a solid half-century, keeping his team in the contest.
The key to the chase will be how well South Africa can manage the middle overs against India's spin attack. An electric finish is on the cards!
🌍 Global Cricket Score Roundup
It's not just the ODI series keeping fans hooked. Here is a quick look at the other major matches happening today:
Test Match: New Zealand vs West Indies, Christchurch
Day 2 saw New Zealand tighten their grip on the match.
New Zealand: 231 (1st Innings) & 32/0 (7.0 ov, 2nd Innings)
West Indies: 167 (1st Innings)
Status: New Zealand leads by 96 runs with 10 wickets remaining. A brilliant 5-wicket haul from Jacob Duffy put the Kiwis in control on Day 2.
T20 League Action
Women's Big Bash League (WBBL): The Sydney Sixers Women beat the Melbourne Stars Women by 16 runs in a thrilling contest. Ashleigh Gardner was the Player of the Match.
📢 What's Your Prediction?
Can South Africa's middle-order mount an extraordinary comeback and chase down 359? Or will India's bowlers rise to the occasion and secure an unassailable 2-0 series lead?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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