Bloodbath in Mumbai, South Africa post 438/4 in 5th ODI

In the fifth and final ODI in Mumbai, South Africa posted 438/4 in 50 overs – 3rd highest score in ODI cricket history to virtually snatch the series away from India. Three South African batsmen scored hundreds. In this series, teams that won the toss and batted first, won the matches so far. And, the trend continues.

Quinton de Kock 109 (87 balls). Faf du Plessis 133 (115 balls), AB de Villiers 119 (61 balls). South African batsmen hit 20 sixes in total – Villiers hit 11 sixes, du Plessis hit 6 sixes.

Bhuvneshwar becomes second expensive bowler in the world with 106/1 in 10 overs. Mohit Sharma narrowly missed the record, as he conceded 84 runs in 7 overs. Indian fielders dropped 4 catches and allowed SA batsmen to score with poor fielding. India conceded 144 runs in last 10 overs. It’s a record. For India,