India secured a thrilling 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI match played on November 30, 2025, at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Virat Kohli stole the show by scoring his record-breaking 52nd ODI century, finishing with 135 runs. He was well supported by Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, who made important contributions to help India post a strong total of 349 runs.
South Africa made a confident start but lost crucial wickets early due to disciplined bowling by Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav. Despite fighting back with some good batting from Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis, South Africa could only reach 332 runs, falling short of the target.
This exciting win gives India a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series and highlighted Kohli’s greatness as he surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s century record. The match was full of high-quality cricket and promises an intense series ahead.
Key points from the match:
- Date: November 30, 2025
- Venue: Ranchi, JSCA International Stadium
- India scored 349/8 batting first
- Virat Kohli’s 52nd ODI century with 135 runs
- South Africa scored 332/9 in reply
- India won by 17 runs, leading the ODI series 1-0
This memorable victory will be remembered for Kohli’s historic achievement and India’s strong team effort
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