India Started ODI series against South Africa Under pressure to investigate, after a 2–0 defeat in the previous Test series. with regular captain Shubman Gill sidelinedThe team faced early challenges but showed grit and resilience, winning by 17 runs in the opening match of the three-match series in Ranchi.
IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli take the old Indian innings forward
Yashasvi JaiswalIndia faltered due to early dismissal of 18, but Rohit Sharma Responded with a mix of caution and calculated aggression and scored 57 runs off 51 balls Left behind Shahid Afridi’s record in terms of most sixes in ODIKohli’s innings of 135 off 120 balls was a masterclass in timing and shot selection, completing his 83rd international century,
Amidst a flurry of wickets, Virat Kohli Maintained patience, best Sachin Tendulkar For most centuries against South Africa in 50 over format and overtaking ricky ponting Record of hitting most sixes as a number 3 batsman. The partnership between the two played an important role in taking India to 349/8. KL Rahul And Ravindra Jadeja Ensuring a strong finish. The innings was a mix of technical accuracy, mental resilience and tactical acumen, putting South Africa under immediate pressure. Crowds from Ranchi gathered at every milestone, indicating the importance of the demonstration. Kohli’s pace, especially in the later overs, demonstrated his unmatched ability to dominate in high-risk situations.
Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav ensured India’s victory
Chasing 350 runs, South Africa’s innings had a very poor start and they lost. Ryan Rickelton And quinton de kock To Harshit Rana In quick succession. aiden markram Followed by, rejected by Arshdeep SinghThat left the visitors at 11/3. dewald brevisK37 offered resistance, and there was a 97-run partnership in between Matthew Britzke (72) And marco janson (70) Faded hopes revived. However, -Kuldeep YadavThe decisive over removed both batsmen, breaking the partnership and swinging control back to India. Despite late contribution Corbin Bosch And Prenelan SubrayenThe required run rate proved weak.
Disciplined bowling, strategic field placement and aggressive pace by the Indian bowlers kept the pressure constant. Harshit Rana’s flamboyant spells along with Yadav’s sharp spin exemplified India’s tactical execution. Arshdeep’s early successes provided a solid foundation to the innings. The fielding unit complemented the bowling by saving crucial runs and maintaining intensity throughout the innings. South Africa’s inability to rotate the strike further added to their difficulties. Even the experienced batsmen struggled against India’s diverse attack, which demonstrated the home team’s dominance. India won by 17 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the series. The win restored confidence after the Test series defeat, strengthening India’s control of the ODI campaign.
Here are the fans’ reactions:
Don’t count the wounds on my body right now,
there is no one in my eyes right nowinteractively on my arms,
The one who was proud is now proud #INDvSA #ViratKohli #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/wqqUXC3VYx– Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) 30 November 2025
OG is back with a bang 🔥🇮🇳#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/k3vd5Y0iYB
– Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) 30 November 2025
He is back in his engine room. #ODI
➡️ classy #INDvRSA pic.twitter.com/jS9762AV9h– Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) 30 November 2025
This is brilliant stuff from Harshit Rana. Getting the new ball to talk 👏
– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 30 November 2025
This boy can bat a little
– Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) 30 November 2025
Kumble led India to many ODI wins in the 90s but you have to go with Kuldeep as the best spinner ever in this format. He has not only maximized innovation but also evolved and improved himself and remains a match-winner even today.
– Kashish (@crickashish217) 30 November 2025
another special day for @imVkohli 52nd ODI century and still setting the standard of consistency and hunger. Great innings. pic.twitter.com/IXrCyjkcyg
– Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) 30 November 2025
Virat Kohli’s 83rd century is a testament to his passion and discipline, which is continuously setting new standards. His remarkable journey remains an inspiration for every young cricketer. a great knock @imVkohli @bcci pic.twitter.com/B33jitvK5H
– Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) 30 November 2025
Such a good cricket match. At 11-3, we thought it was going to be over early. But a combination of patience, skill and a wet ball has shocked South Africa
– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 30 November 2025
India scored 349 runs and kept the momentum alive to win by 17 runs against South Africa in Ranchi!
Scorecard: https://t.co/Eqm8mZhQwr#India #INDvsSA #1st ODI #Ranchi #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/QjqYh5ylJz
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 30 November 2025
