IND vs SA LIVE: All-rounder Shardul Thakur scores maiden ODI fifty – While India crumbled to defeat in the first ODI at Paarl, Shardul Thakur once again showcased his ability with the bat on Wednesday. Coming into bat after India’s middle-order completely collapsed, Thaurscored his maiden ODI half-century to earn the visitors some respectability in defeat as they motored to 265 in their pursuit of 296. This was the 30-year-old’s latest exploit with the bat in hand with a shade of MS Dhoni, having played together with the former Indian captain at Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Follow Insidesport.in for all IND vs SA 1st ODI LIVE Updates.
IND vs SA LIVE: All-rounder Shardul Thakur showcases batting credentials, scores maiden ODI fifty after middle-order collapse
After India lost five wickets in the space of just 10 overs, Shardul Thakur once again came up with a notable performance with the bat in what was ultimately a lost cause for the visitors. Shardul played himself in stitching a partnership with Jasprit Bumrah to help India to some respectability.
The 30-year-old was sedate and took the game deep before launching a few trademark lusty blows MS Dhoni style to score a maiden half-century off the final ball of the innings. Shardul Thakur’s fifty meant that the pacer now has international half-centuries in Australia, England and now South Africa.
Thakur’s fifty will give India some solace with Kl Rahul and Co clearly missing a genuine all-rounder with Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Hardik Pandya all unavailable. Shardul’s credentials with the bat give India some much-needed batting depth especially with the Men in Blue going a batsman short in their playing XI this series.
IND vs SA LIVE: All-rounder Shardul Thakur showcases batting credentials, scores maiden ODI fifty after middle-order collapse
