Virat Kohli’s Indian team claimed a historic away series victory when they beat SA by 73 runs in the 5th Momentum one-day international at St George’s Park on Tuesday. Set 275 for victory, SA, at various times early on in their chase, looked on course to keep the series alive, but eventually succumbed to the pressure exerted by Kohli’s disciplined outfit to be bowled out for 201 in the 43rd over. Kohli became the first Indian captain to beat SA in this format of the game in this country and the visitors have an unassailable 4-1 lead with one match to play. His team now head to Centurion looking to inflict more pain on the beleaguered Proteas in the final match on Friday. Hashim Amla scored a trademark 71 at the top of the order for SA and opening partner and captain Aiden Markram looked good for his run-a-ball 32. David Miller also threatened with 36 until he ran past one from wrist-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and was bowled. There was still hope with Amla and Heinrich Klaasen at the c...
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