The three-match ODI series between second-string Indian team and full-strength South Africa is heading to its business end. The series did not start as expected for the hosts as the team faced an embarrassing defeat in the series opener. However, the Shikhar Dhawan-led side made a strong comeback, registering a victory in the second match of the series.
The series decider of the all-important series will take place at the famous Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium of Delhi. Both the teams reached the venue in the morning today (10 October), with the game scheduled to occur tomorrow. The top international teams will put their everything on the line and the encounter certainly promises to be a thriller.
Mohammad Siraj’s failed run-out attempt:
Meanwhile, the premier Indian pacer Mohammad Siraj is trending on social media after he produced a hilarious moment during the recently-concluded second one-day match against South Africa. Siraj was spotted attempting a cheeky run-out of Proteas batter David Miller, but ended up on the wrong end.
The right-arm pacer tried to attempt the run-out after bowling the delivery, seeing Miller standing way outside the crease. However, his inaccurate throw missed the stumps and the ball went all the way down to the boundary rope. South African team was awarded by 4 runs of overthrow, after a long animated chat between the umpires and Siraj.
Watch the video:
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Barring the embarrassing ‘overthrow’ incident, Mohammad Siraj had a day to remember. He was India’s pick of the bowlers in the game, managing to scalp as many as three crucial wickets. He had an economy of 3.5 which was pretty impressive, considering the surface conditions.
Mohammad Siraj featured for the Indian time after a couple of months break. He was part of the prominent English domestic tournament namely County Championship during the last couple of months. The pacer is set to join the main Indian team, which is in Australia for the T20 World Cup after the South Africa ODI series. He is picked in standbys of the Indian squad for the mega ICC event.
