Cricket-India surprised by Wanderers wicket in big win over S Africa - Rahul

Cricket - First One Day International - South Africa v India - Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - December 17, 2023 India's Avesh Khan celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa's David Miller, caught out by KL Rahul REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

(Reuters) - India were surprised how helpful the Wanderers pitch was for their seamers in their eight-wicket victory in the first One-Day International against South Africa on Sunday, as captain KL Rahul said he thought it was his spinners who would win the day.

India bowled their hosts out for 116, a record low score for South Africa on home soil, and then easily chased down the runs with exactly 200 balls to spare.