Back in the olden days, it was rare to see an Indian pacer dominate a SENA country in their home conditions. However, in the modern era, the Indian pacers have shown that they can destroy any team on any ground in the world.
South Africa have always been a tough opponent for India across all formats, especially when the matches are happening in South Africa. However, India have shown some good quality of cricket in the recent past. Here’s a look at the top four best bowling figures by an Indian pacer in ODI cricket vs South Africa:
4. Munaf Patel – 4/29 vs. South Africa, 2011
Munaf Patel was a part of the Indian squad that won the 2011 World Cup. In the same year, India visited South Africa for cricket matches, and Munaf produced a fine performance of 4/29 in an ODI hosted by Johannesburg. He helped India defend a 191-run target in a thrilling match, which India won by one run.
3. Avesh Khan – 4/27 vs. SA, 2023
Again, in Johannesburg, a right-arm pacer took a four-wicket haul against South Africa, and this time it was Avesh Khan. He bowled a fantastic spell of 4/27 in the first ODI of the three-match series, which helped India bundle out the Proteas for a low score.
2. Venkatesh Prasad – 4/27 vs. SA, 1996
Back in 1996, Venkatesh Prasad also took a four-wicket haul for India against South Africa. It was on December 14, 1996. The venue for this ODI match was Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium.
1. Arshdeep Singh – 5/37 vs. SA, 2023
Arshdeep Singh has become the first Indian pacer to take a five-wicket haul in an ODI match against South Africa. So many fast bowlers have played for India, but Arshdeep has become the first bowler to achieve this feat. He did it today in Johannesburg against South Africa.
