Archive · 1 Dec 2025
India Wins 1st ODI vs South Africa
India won the first ODI against South Africa by 17 runs.
Virat Kohli scored a big 135 runs to help India make 349 runs.
South Africa tried hard but could only make 332 runs.
Sunil Gavaskar said India needs to improve for the next matches.
The teams will play the second ODI in Raipur.
Some people think India should have played different players.
The series has three ODIs and then five T20 games.
India won the 1st ODI against South Africa by 17 runs, scoring 349/8 and bowling South Africa out for 332.
Virat Kohli scored 135 runs, his 52nd ODI century, and formed a 136-run partnership with Rohit Sharma (57).
South Africa's middle order, including Marco Jansen (70) and Corbin Bosch (67), mounted a strong chase but fell short.
Sunil Gavaskar warned India to improve despite the win, praising South Africa's fightback from 11/3 to 332.
KL Rahul was praised for his captaincy and selection, including playing six specialist bowlers.
- Who
- India vs South Africa
- What
- 1st ODI match
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- JSCA Stadium, Ranchi
- Why
- Part of a 3-match ODI series
- Match Result
- India won by 17 runs
- Venue
- JSCA Stadium, Ranchi
- Series Status
- India leads 1-0 in 3-match series
- Top Scorer (India)
- Virat Kohli (135 runs)
- Top Scorer (South Africa)
- Marco Jansen (70 runs)
- Next Match
- 2nd ODI in Raipur on Wednesday
- Series Format
- 3 ODIs followed by 5 T20Is
Sources
Ruturaj Gaikwad OUT, Rishabh Pant In? India's Likely Playing XI For 2nd ODI Vs South Africa
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