Sanju Samson scored a ton within the third ODI.© AFP
Sanju Samson hit a advantageous century as India defeated South Africa by 78 runs within the third ODI to clinch the three-match sequence 2-1 on Thursday. Despatched into bat, India misplaced each the openers early earlier than Samson (108 off 114 balls), which was his maiden ODI hundred, and Tilak Varma (52 off 77 balls) made helpful contributions to take 296 for eight. Rinku Singh (38 off 27) additionally chipped in for the guests. Beuran Hendricks (3/63) was the choose of the bowlers for South Africa, whereas Nandre Burger (2/64) additionally accounted for 2 wickets.
Chasing 297, opener Tony de Zorzi made 81 off 87 balls however not one of the different Proteas batter may assist him because the hosts have been bowled for 218 in 45.5 overs.
For India, Arshdeep Singh (4/30), Washington Sundar (2/38) and Avesh Khan (2/45) have been the principle wicket takers.
Transient Scores: India: 296 for 8 in 50 overs (Sanju Samson 108, Tilak Varma 52; Beuran Hendricks 3/63).
South Africa: 218 all out in 45.5 overs (Tony de Zorzi 81; Arshdeep Singh 4/30).
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