IND vs RSA 1st ODI – Match Result

Updated：India beat South Africa by 17 runs.

India held their nerve in a high scoring first ODI, defending their total with discipline in the final overs to secure a strong win against South Africa. Early breakthroughs created vital pressure, and despite a brave chase led by Breetzke and Jansen, India kept control when it mattered most. Kuldeep Yadav’s timely wickets and solid death bowling ensured the visitors never completed their comeback. India now take a confident 1-0 lead in the series.

India hold their nerves to secure a solid victory against South Africa in the first ODI 💪#INDvSA 📝: https://t.co/tnte0Vp08D pic.twitter.com/hwQYCDYdeO 💪#INDvSA 📝: https://t.co/tnte0Vp08D pic.twitter.com/hwQYCDYdeO

— ICC (@ICC) November 30, 2025

Virat Kohli delivered a massive performance, smashing seven sixes and extending his ODI record against South Africa while setting the tone for India’s innings. His partnership with Rohit added crucial momentum in the Ranchi run fest. With the batters providing a big total, India’s bowlers backed it up with key breakthroughs, including Kuldeep’s four wicket haul that broke South Africa’s backbone at the right moments. Kohli’s power and the attack’s precision combined to shape India’s opening win.

Doing what he does best! 🫡

For his record-extending 5⃣2⃣nd ODI hundred, Virat Kohli is adjudged the Player of the Match! 👌

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— BCCI (@BCCI) November 30, 2025

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