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Markram masterclass powers Proteas to win over India

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December 04, 2025

PROTEAS opening batter Aiden Markram brought up his fourth ODI century in Raipur to lead South Africa to a series-levelling four-wicket victory against India on Wednesday as the visitors recorded their third-biggest run chase in ODI cricket.

- ONGAMA GCWABE

Markram masterclass powers Proteas to win over India

PROTEAS opener Aiden Markram scored a brilliant century in their four-wicket win over India.

(AFP)

Markram (106), after being under a bit of pressure as an opening batter, responded with a statement century in Raipur as he smashed India’s bowlers all around the park to bring up his fourth ODI ton. The 31-year-old struck ten boundaries and four sixes during his 30-over stay at the crease and put South Africa in a good position to chase the 359-run target.

The Proteas’ victory wasn’t without a bit of adversity, as they lost Nandre Burger and Tony de Zorzi due to injury, leaving the visitors with only eight wickets to chase down a mammoth total in a loud Raipur.

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