NEW DELHI:
Sanju Samson
on Thursday notched up his maiden one-day international century as India secured a 78-run victory over South Africa in the third ODI. With this win, they won the three-match series 2-1. Samson scored 108 (114 balls) and Tilak Varma made a patient 52 (77 balls) to guide India to a competitive 296 for eight. In reply, South Africa were eventually bowled out for 218 in 45.5 overs.
India will now take on the Proteas in the two-match Test series, starting December 26.
However, amidst the thrilling cricket action at Paarl's Boland Park, a fascinating incident unfolded. The stump mic caught a viral exchange between
KL Rahul
and
Keshav Maharaj
.
During the 33rd over, as Maharaj entered the field, the stadium DJ coincidentally began playing the song '
Ram Siya Ram
' in the background.
With a smile on his face, wicketkeeper KL Rahul playfully pointed out to Maharaj the recurrent occurrence of this song each time he stepped into bat.
Maharaj responded with an acknowledging 'yes'.
WATCH:
Rahul, after India won the series, added the focus of the team will now shift to the two-Test series beginning in Centurion on December 26. Regular skipper Rohit Sharma and Kohli will be back in the side and Rahul will be the first-choice keeper.
"Will celebrate with the boys and then switch back to focusing on the Test series in a day or two. Love being around the boys, that's how it's been since I came over to South Africa after some time away following a disappointing World Cup final," Rahul said.
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