Three centurions (Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plesis and AB de Villiers) in one innings meant South Africa's batting machinery is in peak condition. It also meant that the pitch was a good batting surface — as reported by mid-day — quoting a Wankhede Stadium ground staff member on Friday.


India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (right) speaks with Virat Kohli during the fifth ODI against South Africa at Wankhede Stadium yesterday. Pic/AFP

Indeed, the fifth and final one-day international between India and South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium was a run feast at least in the first half of the game.