Last Updated: December 18, 2023, 13:39 IST
Sai Sudharsan (left) and Washington Sundar (Pic Credit: X/Sundarwashi5)
India produced an all-round present in eight-wicket thrashing of South Africa in the first ODI of a three-match collection with Arshdeep Singh and Sai Sudharsan starring for the guests.
India batter Sai Sudarsan made his worldwide debut on Sunday throughout the first ODI in opposition to South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Sudarsan scored a chic half-century to information Team India to an emphatic eight-wicket victory.
His unbeaten 55 was additionally the highest rating from both aspect.
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Sudarsan earned plaudits for his match-winning knock and his teammate Washington Sundar was additionally mesmerized by the efficiency.
Penning a heartfelt be aware on social media platform X (previously Twitter), Sundar posted, “Still vividly remember the first time I saw you in a school match. You were half the size to what you’re now, haha! Was a treat to watch you bat like that with so much class and at ease for India! Many congratulations on your India debut Sai!”
Still vividly keep in mind the first time I noticed you in a college match. You have been half the dimension to what you’re now, haha! Was a deal with to observe you bat like that with a lot class and comfortable for India! Many congratulations in your debut Sai! ❤️@sais_1509 pic.twitter.com/JQid5SJPhk— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) December 17, 2023
The 22-year-old hogged the limelight having performed a blistering knock of 96 off 47 balls in opposition to Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 ultimate.
The Gujarat Titans batter had smashed eight boundaries and 6 sixes throughout that recreation.
The rising star boasts of a very good file in home cricket.
Sudarsan had additionally been spectacular throughout the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) and a maiden India call-up for the southpaw was only a matter of time.
“Growing up as a small kid like everybody I also dreamt of playing for the country. So with hardwork n grit dreams do come true. Blessed to represent the country and contribute for the team. Looking forward to lots of memories. Special to receive the cap from KL Rahul Bhai & it was amazing to bat with Shreyas Iyer Bhai,” Sudarshan wrote on X.
Growing up as a small child like all people I additionally dreamt of taking part in for the nation. So with hardwork n grit goals do come true. Blessed to symbolize the nation and contribute for the crew. Looking ahead to a number of recollections. ✨
Special to obtain the cap from @klrahul Bhai… pic.twitter.com/CBs24oMAaV
— Sai Sudharsan (@sais_1509) December 17, 2023
Batting first, South Africa folded for a paltry whole of 116.
India’s Arshdeep Singh was in spectacular kind as he registered a five-wicket haul. The left-arm pacer scripted memorable figures of 5/37 from his 10 overs and was, fairly rightfully, named participant of the match.
Sudarsan and Shreyas Iyer then led strong batting diisplay.
The guests scored the successful runs with 200 balls to spare. The second ODI of the collection is ready to be performed at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday, December 19.
