Archive · 1 Dec 2025
India Wins 1st ODI Against South Africa
India played a cricket match against South Africa in Ranchi.
Virat Kohli scored a big 135 runs, and Rohit Sharma scored 57 runs.
They helped India score 349 runs.
South Africa tried hard but could only score 332 runs.
India won by 17 runs.
KL Rahul, the captain, was happy with the team's performance.
Kuldeep Yadav and Harshit Rana bowled well for India.
Rohit Sharma also broke a world record by hitting the most sixes in ODI cricket.
Everyone had fun watching the match, and there were some exciting moments like a fan touching Kohli's feet and Rohit's funny celebration.
Virat Kohli scored 135 runs, his 52nd ODI century, guiding India to 349/8 in 50 overs.
Rohit Sharma contributed 57 runs and broke the world record for the most sixes in ODIs with his 352nd maximum.
KL Rahul praised the partnership between Kohli and Rohit, stating they made the opposition look 'silly'.
Kuldeep Yadav took 4 wickets for 68 runs, and Harshit Rana took 3 wickets for 65 runs, helping India restrict South Africa to 332 all out.
India won the match by 17 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
- Who
- India and South Africa cricket teams
- What
- India won the 1st ODI against South Africa by 17 runs
- When
- Sunday, November 30, 2025
- Where
- JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi
- Why
- To lead the three-match series 1-0
- Match
- 1st ODI against South Africa
- Venue
- JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi
- India's Score
- 349/8 in 50 overs
- South Africa's Score
- 332 all out in 49.2 overs
- Result
- India won by 17 runs
- Top Scorers (India)
- Virat Kohli (135), Rohit Sharma (57), KL Rahul (60)
- Top Scorers (South Africa)
- Matthew Breeetzke (72), Marco Jansen (70)
- Top Bowlers (India)
- Kuldeep Yadav (4/68), Harshit Rana (3/65)
- Top Bowlers (South Africa)
- Ottneil Baartman (2/60), Nandre Burger (2/65)
- Series Lead
- India leads 1-0
Sources
Virat Kohli's Sister's Cryptic Post For 'RO-KO' Goes Viral During IND vs SA 1st ODI
Virat has a ‘zidd’ to prove his critics wrong: Kaif
IND vs SA 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma's Tongue-Out Celebration Steals Show As Team India Seals 17-Run Win In Ranchi; Video
'They've Made Oppositions...' Skipper Rahul Lauds Ro-Ko
Kohli, Harshit, Kuldeep Shine in India''s 17-Run Win Over SA in 1st ODI
'They Have Made Oppositions Look Silly': KL Rahul Lauds Rohit-Kohli After Match-Winning Knocks
