1st ODI: Arshdeep, Avesh star in India’s crushing win over SA

Pacers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan wreaked havoc as India thrashed South Africa by eight wickets in the opening ODI. On a wicket offering pace and bounce to the quicks, Avesh returned figures of 4 for 27 in his 8 overs, while left-armer Arshdeep had excellent figures of 5 for 37 in 10 overs as the Proteas were dismissed for a paltry 116 in 27.3 overs. Sai Sudharsan (55*) and Shreyas Iyer (52) then struck fine fiftues to chase down the target in 16.4 overs for the loss of two wickets.