Arshdeep Singh Become First Indian Pacer to Pick ODI 5-Wicket Haul against South Africa

Arshdeep Singh Become First Indian Pacer to Pick ODI 5-Wicket Haul against South Africa: On Sunday, December 17, Arshdeep Singh created history by being the first fast bowler from India to take five wickets in a one-day international match played in South Africa against that country.

Arshdeep showed remarkable talent and tenacity in Johannesburg on Pink Day, disrupting the Proteas’ batting lineup after they won the toss and elected to bat, despite a difficult showing in the T20I series.

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With incredible figures of 5 for 37 in 10 overs, Arshdeep Singh finished the match with impressive performance. Recognizing his potential, interim skipper KL Rahul gave him a lengthy period on the Wanderers pitch, which was fast and bounced, making the South African batters work for it.

With his accomplishment, Arshdeep joins an exclusive club of bowlers as he becomes the fourth player to take five wickets for India in one-day internationals against South Africa. He also becomes the second Indian bowler to accomplish this feat in ODIs played in South Africa, following in the footsteps of Yuzvendra Chahal.

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A dangerous combination, Arshdeep and Avesh Khan wrecked havoc on South Africa’s batting order.

They together captured an outstanding nine wickets, putting their opponents in a state of chaos. Under duress, South Africa’s batting lineup broke down, losing wickets quickly.

The group was at a pitiful 58 for 7, and then they crashed to 73 for 8. Still, they just about made it over the hundred runs.

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Andile Phehlukwayo made a heroic effort and was instrumental in salvaging some respectability for South Africa, scoring 33 runs.

His performance gave their bowlers something to aim for. Remarkably, Phehlukwayo was removed from the game by Arshdeep, who trapped him LBW in the last over. South Africa collapsed to a record-low score of 116 as a consequence.

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