South Africa completed their half-century of victory by defeating Team India, made it to the top 5

India vs South Africa: South Africa beat India by 9 runs in the first match of the ODI series. This match played in Lucknow was reduced to 40-40 overs due to rain. In this, South Africa, batting first, gave a target of 250 runs. In reply, the Indian team could only score 240 runs. With this victory, South Africa completed a special half-century against India. The African team became the fifth team to register 50 wins against India in the ODI Men’s.

Australia holds the record for most wins in Men’s ODIs against India. Australia has won 80 ODIs against India so far. Whereas Pakistan is in second place in this matter. Pakistan has won 73 matches. West Indies are in third place with 63 wins. Sri Lanka has won 57 ODIs against India. He is in fourth place. Now the African team has reached the fifth place after registering the 50th victory.

Significantly, South Africa, batting first, scored 249 runs in 40 overs for the loss of 4 wickets. During this, David Miller gave a stormy performance. He scored an unbeaten 75 off 63 balls. Miller’s innings included 3 sixes and 5 fours. Klaasen scored 74 not out. His innings included 6 fours and 2 sixes. In reply, the Indian team could only score 240 runs. Sanju Samson did an amazing job for India. He scored an unbeaten 86.

Teams that won the most matches against India in Men’s One Day International –

• 80 – Australia
• 73 – Pakistan
• 63 – West Indies
• 57 – Sri Lanka
• 50 – South Africa*

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