Samson shines but India lose to SA

October 06, 2022 22:42

India 240-8 (40/40 ovs) vs SA 249-4 | Scorecard

Swing and miss for Avesh as he tries to attack Rabada and he does the same next ball.

He would be better taking a single and giving the strike back to the well-set Samson.

Avesh miscues the third ball high on the off-side as Ngidi runs back but fails to hold on despite a great effort and two runs means Samson is off strike again.

Avesh makes room and attempts another big swing but fails to connect.

Avesh gets bat on ball but only ends up slicing a high catch to Bavuma on the off-side.

Another wicket for Rabada as Bishnoi falls off the last ball but he has to walk back as the pacer has overstepped to concede a no-ball.

Spinner Shamsi to bowl the final over. He starts with a wide before Samson swings the first ball over midwicket for a six to bring the fans to their feet at the Ekana Stadium.

The next ball is again short as Samson pulls it for a four through square leg.

India need 19 from 4 balls.

Shamsi gives it some flight and this time Samson lofts it back over the bowler's head for a four.

15 from 3 balls

Samson misses out as he fails to get hold of the slog sweep for a vital dot ball

The match is out of India's reach with 15 needed from 2 balls.

Samson comes down the track and drives the penultimate ball straight down the ground for a four.

He comes down the track but only for a single on the leg side.

Samson finishes unbeaten on a good innings of 86 from 63 balls but India lose the first ODI by nine runs.

The second ODI will be played in Ranchi on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

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