Prasidh Krishna Goes Nuclear: 3-Wicket Burst Ends de Kock’s 106 – India Fights Back in Vizag Decider!
Visakhapatnam, December 6, 2025 – Prasidh Krishna just flipped the script! The tall Karnataka pacer produced a sensational 3-wicket spell – including the massive scalp of Quinton de Kock for 106 – to drag India right back into the 3rd ODI after South Africa were cruising at 168/2 chasing 179. At 204/5 after 34 overs, the Proteas suddenly look shaky with the required rate climbing and dew playing tricks. Can Prasidh’s fire inspire a miracle and stop a 3-0 whitewash?
de Kock was in beast mode – 106 off 81 balls with 8 fours and 6 sixes – but Prasidh’s reverse-swinging yorker crashed through the gate to silence the Vizag crowd’s cheers. From 168/2 to 204/5 in 6 overs – classic Indian fightback on a tricky surface. Live from ACA-VDCA Stadium – this decider is alive!
Prasidh Krishna’s Match-Turning Spell
- Figures: 4-0-32-3 (as of now)
- Key Wickets: Breetzke (LBW 24), Markram (c Kohli 1), de Kock (bowled 106)
- Spell Impact: 168/2 → 204/5 in 6 overs
- Series: 5 wickets, turning point bowler
Prasidh Krishna’s Redemption Arc: From Expensive Start to Game-Changer
Early overs? Leakage – de Kock hammered him for 27 runs in first two (2 sixes, 1 four). But Prasidh stuck to basics: fuller length, reverse swing, bounce. Breakthrough? Matthew Breetzke trapped LBW (24 off 23, 2×6) – perfect inswinger. Next over? Aiden Markram (1) edged to Kohli at slip.
The killer blow? Over 28.6 – de Kock on 106, looking unstoppable. Prasidh fires a 142 km/h reverse-swinging yorker – timber! Vizag erupts. Commentator: “Prasidh has turned this match on its head – from 27-run over to 3-fer hero!”
de Kock’s Century in Vain? SA Stumble After Flying Start
Chasing 179, South Africa were bossing: 42/1 powerplay, 113-run stand with Bavuma (48 off 67). de Kock’s fifty in 55 balls, century in 81 – lofted covers, pulled sixes, pure class. Breetzke added 54 off 44 balls. At 168/2, series sweep looked certain.
Then Prasidh struck – three wickets in 10 balls. Jadeja (1/42) removed Bavuma earlier. Suddenly 204/5 – Brevis (0*) and Jansen to bat. Required rate? 6+ with dew. India sniffing upset.
India’s Bowling Attack: Prasidh Leads the Charge
- Prasidh Krishna: 3/32 – spell of the match
- Arshdeep Singh: 1/11 (4 overs) – early breakthrough
- Ravindra Jadeja: 1/42 – control + Bavuma wicket
- Harshit Rana: 0/36 – expensive but beat bat often
- Kuldeep Yadav: 0/27 – tight, unlucky
Match Situation: 15 Overs Left – Who Wins?
SA 204/5 (34 ov) – need 75 off 96 balls (RRR ~4.7). Dew helping batters, but wickets falling. India’s spinners (Jadeja, Kuldeep) + Prasidh’s death overs could choke. Brevis, Jansen, Maharaj – firepower left. Prediction? Nail-biter – India slight favorites now!
Final Verdict: Prasidh Krishna – From Villain to Vizag Hero
One spell changed everything. Prasidh Krishna – leaked early, roared back with 3 massive wickets including de Kock’s prized scalp. From 3-0 whitewash threat to series-saving hope – this is why we love ODI cricket.
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