In the opening ODI between India and South Africa at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday, December 17, Arshdeep Singh starred with the ball.
The left-arm fast bowler finished with career-best figures of 5/37, including the prized scalps of Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, and Heinrich Klaasen. His tremendous bowling effort helped India bundle out the hosts for 116 runs in 27.3 overs.
Arshdeep was coming on the back of just one wicket in two T20Is against South Africa. He also took four wickets in four games during the home T20I series versus Australia earlier this month. Interestingly, the 24-year-old returned wicketless during his first three ODIs.
Fans on X praised Arshdeep Singh for his exploits with the ball against South Africa in the first ODI. One user wrote, “A spell to remember for Arshdeep Singh forever.” Another fan wrote, Best Bowling Figures for India in South Africa ODIs: Ashish Nehra, 6/23; Yuzvendra Chahal, 5/22; and Arshdeep Singh, 5/37*. What a start to his ODI career! One more fan wrote, “First 5-wicket haul for Arshdeep Singh. One of the best spells by Arshdeep Singh so far. Really impressive bowling by A. Singh and Avesh Khan.
