SA Win By 4 Wickets | India vs South Africa Highlights of 2nd ODI 2025: Aiden Markram's Century, Matthew Breetzke's Half-Century Help Visitors Level Series

South Africa return strongly in the series with a comfortable victory in the end. It was a massive chase of 359 runs in front of them but powered by the sensational century by Aiden Markram and the half-century from Matthew Breetzke, South Africa chased down the big target. Dewald Brevis and Temba Bavuma also made solid contributions with the bat. The series will now go down the decided as it is levelled 1-1 now. 

Out! A very crucial breakthrough in the context of the game and the set batter is gone. Prasidh Krishna goes full this time and Matthew Breetzke who was deep in the crease, tries to flick and misses. Ball-tracking showed it to be smashing into leg-stump. Breetzke would be disappointed as he would have wanted to take South Africa home. India still hopeful of a turnaround. Breetzke lbw b Prasidh 68(64).

Out! Much needed wicket for India as they stay alive in the game. Dewald Brevis struck three sixes in two overs, completed his half-century and almost looked like will make the game one-sided. But miscued this time to Kuldeep Yadav. Slog swept it but the ball got more height and less distance. Yashasvi Jaiswal made no mistake. This wicket can decide the fate of the game and the series. Brevis c Jaiswal b Kuldeep Yadav 54(34).

Fifty! Crucial half-century and in consecutive games for Matthew Breetzke. Came in at a time when South Africa were in a tricky phase with Temba Bavuma dismissed. But since then Breetzke has held the innings together and ticked the scoreboard along to take the game deeper. Also completed his half-century but he will know his job is not over. 

Out! Massive wicket for India. It is the centurion Aiden Markram who departs after playing a stupendous knock. It is Harshit Rana who buys the crucial wicket for Team India. Banged in short with a little change of pace. Markram went for the flat batted pull but didn't get enough and the long on fielder got a simple catch in the end. Important wicket for India in the context of the game. Markram c Gaikwad b Harshit Rana 110(98).

Hundred! Aiden Markram scores a sensational century and keeps the chase alive for South Africa. They are chasing a big total and Markram has maintained their run rate and controlled the innings with occasional big shots. He was dropped by Yashasvi Jaiswal once and he made sure India regret for it. Raced to his century in style but he will know he has work left to do. 

Out! Crucial breakthrough for India in the game. Temba Bavuma was stitching an important partnership with Aiden Markram and was looking good. He just pulled Prasidh Krishna for a six and was looking to up the ante. Next ball was short again from Prasidh and this time he got a top edge on the bat. The square leg fielder settled to take an easy catch. South Africa will need to keep their feet on the accelerator. Bavuma c Harshit Rana b Prasidh 46(48).

Fifty! Aiden Markram looked shaky at the start, just like the previous game but he has steadied himself and played some good looking strokes racing to his half-century. He is looking to stitch a partnership with Temba Bavuma and looking to setup the game without losing too much wickets. They have an uphill task in hand and at this moment they have to look to be consistent. 

Out! India scalp the first wicket and it is Quinton de Kock who departs. Arshdeep Singh was looking a little sloppy in his initial overs but he has came back strong in his second one. Quinton de Kock tried to flick Arshdeep but the ball took a leading edge and lobbed to the fielder at mid-on. Crucial start for India given South Africa were looking to attack. de Kock c Washington Sundar b Arshdeep Singh 8(11).

Three boundaries in the last over and India have crossed the mark of 350. Once again, they have batted first and posted a very strong total on the board. Virat Kohli scored another century and with Ruturaj Gaikwad also scoring a hundred, the duo powered India ahead in the game. KL Rahul scored a solid half-century and provided India with a strong finish. South Africa will have a tough ask at their hands during the chase. 

Fifty! Another strong knock from KL Rahul coming at the back end of the innings. Came in at a tricky time when India just lost a wicket after a big partnership and then kept the scoreboard ticking and found occasional boundaries to drive them towards a strong finish. He will look to go hard in the last two overs as he completes his half-century. 

Out! A little stumble for India as they lose two wickets in a row. Miscues a reverse sweep to the hands of the third man fielder, instinctively set off for a single but it was too late to return. Ended up getting run out and India need to be a little cautious in handling this phase if they want to get to a winning total. Washington Sundar run out (Corbin Bosch/de Kock) 1(8).

Out! South Africa finally get to see the back off Virat Kohli. Kohli has been sensational throughout his innings and been in total control. After reaching three figures he tried to go hard and that is when he lofted a delivery from Lungi Ngidi straight into the hands of the long off fielder. End of a top knock from Kohli. Kohli c Markram b Ngidi 102(93).

Hundred! Another century for Virat Kohli. He is turning back the times here. After a long time, Kohli has shown this type of consistency in the ODI format. After scoring a brilliant hundred in the last game, this time again, he reaches a century. Has looked extremely authoritative throughout his innings and except for one chance, he barely missed out on anything. Completes his century and will look to go bigger now. 

Out! That's the end for Ruturaj Gaikwad. Has played a fantastic innings and now holes out in the deep trying to up the ante. Shorter one from Marco Jansen, Ruturaj commits to the pull shot but doesn't get enough connection. Tony de Zorzi at deep square leg grabs an easy catch. Some relief for South Africa.  Gaikwad c de Zorzi b Marco Jansen 105(83).

Century! Ruturaj Gaikwad is elated and he should be. Gets to his maiden ODI century in style with a boundary through mid-wicket. Has played sensationally being in control throughout the innings and never looked like he is feeling the nerves. Having Virat Kohli at the other end helped and this time he went all the way to his century. He will look to go further and help India set a big total. 

Both Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad have started to open up and they have landed a few boundaries which has boosted the scoring rate. They have set the platform and India are now eyeing a big score. Both will want to go hard against the South African bowlers and set up a massive score. 

Fifty! Virat Kohli picked up where he left the last day. He has looked incredibly focused and at the same time methodical in his approach as he constructed his innings tactfully. Controlled the innings throughout with Ruturaj Gaikwad and also completed his own half-century. Kohli will look to go big again this game. 

Fifty! Solid knock by Ruturaj Gaikwad. He has returned to the ODI team after a long time and now he proves his worth. Settles the nerves after Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed by stitching a partnership with Virat Kohli and also completes his half-century. He has looked in control against the spinners. 

FIFTY! Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal bring up their 50-run stand in just 55 balls, which is a testament to how good both players have batted. Gaikwad has raced himself into the 30s and is en route to his second ODI half-century, while Kohli is slowly moving towards his 76th fifty in the format.