Markram and Bavuma shared a century-plus stand (Image Source: X/@ProteasMenCSA)
What’s the story
South African batter Aiden Markram scored a valuable century versus Team India in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series in Raipur on Wednesday.
Markram, who opened for the Proteas, hit a composed 110-run knock from 98 balls. He was part of a century-plus stand alongside skipper Temba Bavuma.
South Africa were 197/3 with Markram’s dismissal in a chase of 359 runs.
Markram forges two key partnerships in 88-ball century
Markram showed his prowess with the bat and floored India with his approach.
After Quinton de Kock’s early dismissal (26/1), Markram and Bavuma were part of a 101-run stand for the 2nd wicket.
Bavuma perished for 46 before the in-form Matthew Breetzke joined Markram and the two forged a 70-run stand.
Markram reached his century from 88 balls in the 27th over.
Rana dismisses Markram for 110
In the 30th over, Indian pacer Harshit Rana dismissed the dangerous Markram, who was taking the game away. A slower ball banged into the pitch, needed Markram to generate power in his pull shot and he found the fielder.
Maiden century against India for Markram in ODIs
Markram’s knock of 110 was laced with 10 fours and 4 sixes.
In 85 ODIs (81 innings), Markram now owns 2,707 runs at an average of 37.59.
This was his 4th ODI hundred. He also owns 14 fifties.
As per ESPNcricinfo, Markram has amassed 447 runs from 18 matches at 27.93. This was his maiden century against India (50s: 1).
Maiden century in away ODI matches for Markram
This was Markram’s maiden century in away ODIs (home of opposition). In 27 matches, he has raced to 779 runs at 31.16 with the help of 1 ton and 5 fifties.
14th ton in List A cricket
Markram also posted his 14th century in the 50-over format (List A cricket). In 139 games, he owns 5,444 runs at 44-plus. Apart from 14 tons, he has recorded 23 fifties.
