Sanju Samson hit a fantastic century as India defeated South Africa by 78 runs within the third ODI to clinch the three-match collection 2-1 on Thursday. Sent into bat, India misplaced each the openers early earlier than Samson (108 off 114 balls), which was his maiden ODI hundred, and Tilak Varma (52 off 77 balls) made helpful contributions to take 296 for eight. Rinku Singh (38 off 27) additionally chipped in for the guests. Beuran Hendricks (3/63) was the decide of the bowlers for South Africa, whereas Nandre Burger (2/64) additionally accounted for 2 wickets.

Chasing 297, opener Tony de Zorzi made 81 off 87 balls however not one of the different Proteas batter might help him because the hosts had been bowled for 218 in 45.5 overs.

For India, Arshdeep Singh (4/30), Washington Sundar (2/38) and Avesh Khan (2/45) had been the primary wicket takers.

Brief Scores: India: 296 for 8 in 50 overs (Sanju Samson 108, Tilak Varma 52; Beuran Hendricks 3/63).

South Africa: 218 all out in 45.5 overs (Tony de Zorzi 81; Arshdeep Singh 4/30).