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Proteas Vs India 1st test Day 1 review

  The first day of the Proteas vs India 1st Test match was exhilarating as both teams put up a good fight. Proteas won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Proteas bowlers quickly made their presence felt by taking wickets at regular intervals. At the end of the day's play, India scored 208 runs for losing 8 wickets in 59 overs as rain and bad light ended the day early. KL Rahul top-scored with 70 runs. The Proteas bowlers did well to restrict India's score and will be hoping to take quick wickets on Day 2 to gain the upper hand in the match. Overall, it was a closely contested day of cricket. Fans can expect more exciting action in the coming days. Writer: Ebrahim Yusuf Omar

Pakistan vs Australia 2nd test Day 1 review

 Australia and Pakistan faced off in the second Test match at MSG. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. The visitors started well with opening bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Mir Hamza getting the ball to move off the seam. However, the Australian batter struck back with a good opening partnership of 90 runs. Australia finished the day at 187/3 off 66 overs as rain played spoilsport, with Hasan Ali, Agha Salman and Aamer Jamal the pick of the bowlers. It was a tough day for the Pakistani bowlers as they struggled to cause Australian bowlers for long enough periods at a time, but they will look to bounce back on Day 2. The Australian batsman will be aiming to put up a big total for their bowlers to bowl too. Overall, it was an exciting day of Test cricket and fans can look forward to more action in the coming days.  Writer: Ebrahim Yusuf Omar

Proteas vs India 2nd ODI

The first One Day International (ODI) match between India and South Africa was a one-sided affair, with India winning by eight wickets. Arshdeep Singh's fifer played a crucial role in India's victory. The Proteas were never in the game as they were put on the back foot right from the start. South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first. However, they started off poorly, with Reeza Hendricks and Rassie Van der Dussen both being dismissed for a duck. India's bowlers picked up wickets at regular intervals and bundled out South Africa for just 116 runs in 27.3 overs. India, in response, got off to an average start, losing Ruturaj Gaikwad early. However, Sai Sudarshan and Shreyas Iyer steadied the innings and built a partnership of 88 runs. Sudarshan and Iyer both scored half-centuries, leading India to a comfortable victory. Overall, it was a match that showcased the talent of young Indian players. India hopes to maintain their winning momentum in the second ODI, while Sou...

Proteas vs India ODI series Preview

  The Proteas are set to face India in a three-match ODI series, starting on December 17, 2023. The series will be played in Johannesburg, Gqeberha, and Paarl. South Africa comes into the series with a relatively young team that is still finding its feet in international cricket. The likes of Tony de Zorzi, Kyle Verreynne, and Wiaan Mulder will be looking to make an impact in the series and cement their place in the team. On the other hand, India also has a very young and inexperienced ODI squad, led by the likes of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. The Indian team will be looking to continue their dominance in the limited-overs format of the game after an excellent World Cup where they went unbeaten for 10 matches before falling short in the final. The Proteas had a successful World Cup as well which saw their campaign end in the semifinals and they will also be looking to build on that as they look to build a team for the Champions Trophy 2025.  This is the first ODI for both teams...

Proteas vs India T20 series

  The 2023 T20 series between South Africa's Proteas and India was an exciting contest, with both teams putting up a good fight. The series was a draw 1-1, with each team winning one match each. The first match was washed out due to rain. In the second match, Proteas put up a dominant performance, winning by 5 wickets. Skipper Aiden Markram and Reeza Hendricks played crucial knocks with the bat and ensured the Proteas win. However, in the final match, India returned strongly with a brilliant batting display from Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Their remarkable performances led India to a comprehensive win by 106 runs. The spinners on both sides did well during the series as Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Tabriz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj all put in impressive performances in the series. The standout was Kuldeep Yadav with his 5-fifer in the 3rd T20 that blew Proteas away.  Overall, it was a closely contested series, with both teams showcasing some excellent cricket skil...