South Africa beat India by 18 runs to take 2-1 lead

18th October, Rajkot (CRICKETNMORE) : South Africa beat India by 18 runs in the third ODI of their five-match series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, here on Sunday.

Scorecard: IND vs SA (3rd ODI)

Match Photo Gallery

Toss - AB de Villiers (South Africa) won the toss elected to bat first

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Venue - Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot

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South Africa Innings - Left-handed opening batsman Quinton de Kock (103) and Faf du Plessis (60) helped South Africa to post 270/7 in 50 overs. de Kock scored his seventh ODI century, fourth against India. 

For India, medium pacer Mohit Sharma picked two wickets, while off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, leg-spinner Amit Mishra and left-arm spinner Axar Patel took one wicket each.

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India Innings: South African bowlers led by M Morkel (4/39) snatched the victory from India. Indian team managed to score 252/6 in 50 overs. For the home team, Virat Kohli scored 77, Rohit Sharma - 65 and skipper MS Dhoni - 47. 

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Series Result: South Africa is leading the series 2-1

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Man of the Match: Morne Morkel (South Africa)

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Teams:

India: Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harbhajan Singh, Mohit Sharma, Amit Misra. 

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers (capt), J.P. Duminy, David Miller/Khaya Zondo, Farhaan Behardien, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir.

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