India clinched the ODI series against South Africa with a 78-run win in the third and final match in Paarl, taking the series 2-1. After South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl, India's top-order batters stepped up, with Sanju Samson scoring his maiden ODI century and Tilak Varma hitting his first fifty in the format. Rajat Patidar, making his ODI debut, opened his international account with a four and scored a brisk 22 off 16 balls. Rinku Singh's powerful cameo further bolstered India's innings, leading them to a strong total of 296/8. Washington Sundar's bowling was pivotal, ending with figures of 2-38 from his 10 overs, and Sai Sudarshan's fielding efforts were notable. India's comprehensive performance across all facets of the game secured them a convincing win and their second ODI series victory on South African soil.
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India beat South Africa by 78 runs in the third ODI, in Paarl, win three-match series by 2-1
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Rajat Patidar will make his ODI debut today; Washington Sundar gets into the side in place of Kuldeep Yadav South Africa are unchanged π https://t.co/mDg07w2hl1 #SAvIND https://t.co/9hClhcbzvg
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