South Africa wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock took a stunning catch to dismiss Virat Kohli off the bowling of Andile Phelukwayo. The South African keeper jumped towards his right and plucked the ball with one hand while in the air, even as the ball was travelling after getting a thick-edge off Kohli's bat. South Africa vs India Live Cricket Score 8th ODI Match.
The Indian skipper could manage only 18 runs off 34 balls in India's opening match in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Earlier, the Indian bowlers did a remarkable job and resisted the South Africa side to 227/9 in 50 overs. India vs South Africa Live Cricket Score of ICC World Cup 2019 Match.
In reply, India lost early wickets in the form of Shikhar Dhawan and Indian captain Virat Kohli. Kohli, who has faced issues on delivery moving away around the off stump, reached for a delivery which he ended up edging to the keeper.
However, it was the excellent grab by Quinton de Kock, which send Kohli back to the pavilion. Watch the video of the catch here.
Earlier, South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bat first. However, Indian bowlers in general and Yuzvendra Chahal in particular snapped four wickets to break the back of South Africa's batting. Jasprit Bumrah took the first two South African wickets to fall. The Proteas scored 227 and India are chasing 228 to win the match.
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