LUCKNOW: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma was delighted and relieved after Proteas managed to overpower Sanju Samson's powerful hitting in the final overs to claim a 9-run victory over India in a rain-curtailed first ODI in Lucknow on Thursday.
Samson played one of the most brilliant innings of his international career as he scored an unbeaten 86, but failed to take Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India over the line. The right-handed batter kept the host's hopes alive in the game till the last over, when India needed 30 runs, but as soon as he missed the fourth delivery, the game was over for Men in Blue. Samson returned with an unbeaten score of 86 with the help of 9 fours and 3 sixes.
