South African batsman Rassie van der Dussen has been receiving praises from all corners after he scored his second ODI century in the ongoing first ODI match against India in Paarl. Van der Dussen reached the triple-figure in just 83 balls as South Africa looked set to post a big total in the series opener.
Before the game kickstarted, Bavuma won the toss and decided to Quinton De Kock (27) opened the series for South Africa alongwith Janneman Malan (6). However, India’s Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Malan early in the innings to give India a great start.
But soon Bavuma and Rassie Van der Dussen joined hands and came together with the team score at 68/3 and took the game by storm. Dussen started smashing the Indian bowlers from the word go as he helped push the momentum of the South African innings. He smashed 2 sixes and 8 boundaries as he kept the Indian attack at bay.
Van der Dussen and Bavuma added a 204-run stand for the 4th wicket as they smashed the Indian bowlers to all corners of the ground and made them look ordinary. van der Dussen remained unbeaten as he finished his knock with 129* as he posted his highest total in the ODI format so far.
van der Dussen and Bavuma also became the 3rd South African pair to hit a hundred each in an ODI against India.
Meanwhile, fans on social media showered praises on Dussen for his stunning performance in the ongoing first Test match.
Here, check out the reactions of Twitterati on this:
What a hundred by Rassie Van Der Dussen. A century in just 83 balls on a tough pitch. He’s been exceptional for South Africa since his debut, a top class innings by him. pic.twitter.com/68RFFShQfz
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 19, 2022
Hundred for Rassie Van Der Dussen – he has been one of the finest middle order batsman in ODI in last 1-2 years for South Africa – he has 70+ average and 80+ strike rate in this format.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 19, 2022
Century by Temba Bavuma in 133 balls. It’s been a great knock by the South African skipper, after an early trouble he built the innings well with Rassie Van Der Dussen. A captain’s knock by Bavuma.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 19, 2022
Rassie van der Dussen has had an astonishing start to his ODI career ?#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/kgEtB7iUNV
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) January 19, 2022
Last two ODIs played by India in South Africa:
2022, Paarl – Rassie van der Dussen scores 129*(96)
2018, Centurion – Virat Kohli scored 129*(96)#SAvIND— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) January 19, 2022
Rassie van der Dussen reaches an emphatic ? ?
He attacked the spinners from the get-go & didn’t allow them to settle which has served him & his team well.#OneFamily #SAvIND
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 19, 2022
Rassie Van der Dussen’s ODI Career – 1149 Runs, 71.81 Average, 88.05 Strike Rate. Just Outstanding Numbers.
— CricketMAN2 (@man4_cricket) January 19, 2022
Rassie van der Dussen making sure he pushes up his value just before the IPL Mega Auction.
Demonstrating his change in approach against spin and ability to start an innings with a much higher tempo.
Fairly certain he will get his 1st IPL contract and go for quite a few $$$.
— Shaun (@Shaun_Analytics) January 19, 2022
Well played, Rassie Van der Dussen. He scored Outstanding Unbeaten 129* runs from 96 balls including 10 fours and 4 Sixes against India in the First ODI Match. Top Innings from Rassie Van der Dussen. #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/KoDMkgkTGG
— CricketMAN2 (@man4_cricket) January 19, 2022
This guy ia a beast in ODIs
Rassie van der Dussen
Watching him since 2018 MSL!RCB must target him! #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/j550AzPjE2
— ANANT (@deVilliers149) January 19, 2022
Rassie van der Dussen has been top notch today. Pure intent and pure conviction in his decision of playing shots. Love his game… but not against my team ?
— Jaanvi? (@ThatCric8Girl) January 19, 2022
Hundred for Rassie Van Der Dussen – he has been one of the finest middle order batsman in ODI in last 1-2 years for South Africa – he has 70+ average and 80+ strike rate in this format.
— Sakir Husain (@SakirHu05990804) January 19, 2022
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