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India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI IND vs SA: Kuldeep Yadav broke the defiant stand by dismissing Tony de Zorzi for 39, prompting a loud roar from Virat Kohli as he fired up the Ranchi crowd. Arshdeep Singh joined the wicket-taking spree by dismissing Aiden Markram, adding to South Africa’s troubles after Harshit Rana had already wreaked havoc up front. Rana silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, striking twice in his very first over and leaving the South African coach visibly stunned by his impact. Virat Kohli produced a scintillating 135, guiding India to a formidable total of 349/8 against South Africa, while Rohit Sharma smashed a record-breaking number of sixes. Skipper KL Rahul played a crucial 60-run cameo towards the end, and Ravindra Jadeja contributed a fighting 32 to help India close in on a 350-run target.…Read More
Kohli’s brilliant innings came to an end as he tried to accelerate further, but the Ranchi crowd erupted in applause, with head coach Gautam Gambhir giving him a standing ovation. The knock marked his 52nd ODI century, prompting a fan to breach security and fall at his feet.
Earlier, Washington Sundar fell under pressure, bringing KL Rahul to join Kohli at the crease amid a roaring home crowd. Dewald Brevis had earlier stunned the stadium with a spectacular diving catch to dismiss his CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, while Rohit Sharma walked off after a fluent fifty, turning down Kohli’s DRS advice.
Virat Kohli smashed Corbin Bosch for a six to reach his half-century in style, delivering a sensational knock, while head coach Gautam Gambhir applauded his efforts from the dugout. Rohit Sharma also reached the mark with a single here as the two stalwarts are punishing the Proteas bowlers here.
Kohli and Rohit did what they do best: packing the stands on a blockbuster Sunday afternoon in Ranchi. Kohli looks in outrageous touch, clearing the ropes at will and racing to a 100-run stand with Rohit. At the other end, Rohit, steady to begin with, has started to shift gears as well.
Rohit soon found his timing, forcing Marco Jansen onto the back foot with two crisp boundaries. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal had given India a brisk start before Nandre Burger cut his innings short, bringing Kohli to the crease alongside Rohit. South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl in the opening ODI, sending India in first. Ruturaj Gaikwad is set to bat in the middle order, while KL Rahul leads the side as they look to reset after the Test series defeat.
India vs South Africa 1st ODI playing XI
India playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
South Africa Playing XI: Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman
India vs South Africa 1st ODI Highlights:
– Kuldeep Yadav broke the stubborn stand with a clever strike, dismissed Tony De Zorzi for 39.
– Harshit Rana silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, striking twice in his very first over.
– India posted 349/8 (V Kohli 135, KL Rahul 60; O Baartman 2/60) in 50 overs vs South Africa in Ranchi.
– Virat Kohli’s brilliant 135 came to an end as he looked to accelerate further, falling short in his attempt to break free.
– Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI century, first since February; India 233/4 in 37.5 overs.
– Dewald Brevis produced a breathtaking diving catch to send his CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad packing.
– Rohit Sharma departed for a well-made half-century as he declined Virat Kohli’s call to opt for DRS.
– Rohit Sharma hit his 60th half-century. India 145/1 in 18.5 overs vs South Africa in Ranchi
– Virat Kohli brought up his half-century in style with a six off Corbin Bosch, earning applause from head coach Gautam Gambhir.
– Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have stamped their authority over the Proteas bowlers as India reached 80/1 in 10 overs.
– Yashasvi Jaiswal provided India with a brisk start, but his innings was curtailed by Nandre Burger for 18.
– Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed the first ball of the match for a boundary.
– South Africa elected to bowl first, handing India the task of setting a target.
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Nov 30, 2025 7:30:46 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Brevis hammers Rana!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Dewald Brevis takes the charge on Harshit Rana now and smashes him for a four and a no-look SIX. Brevis is in no mood to slow down here and is smashing the Indian bowlers for boundaries to continue the Proteas fightback.
Nov 30, 2025 7:22:25 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Brevis punishes Jadeja!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Ravindra Jadeja into the attack and Dewald Brevis didn’t allow him to get settled by smashing him for a couple of sixes. He was welcomed by a six on the first ball itself. Brevis means business and he is here to attack. SA 108/4 in 18 overs
Nov 30, 2025 7:17:25 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Breetzke smashes SIX!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Short ball from Prasidh Krishna and Matthew Breetzke sends it into the stands with a brilliant pull shot over square leg. He is playing a fighting knock here to keep his team alive in this formidable chase. SA 86/4 in 16 overs
Nov 30, 2025 7:07:51 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Kuldeep removes De Zorzi!
India vs South Africa Live Score: OUT! Kuldeep Yadav gets the big wicket of Tony de Zorzi. Good review by KL Rahul and Virat Kohli is all pumped here as South Africa a down. De Zorzi got trapped in front of the wicket 39 as Kuldeep opened his account. SA 77/4 in 15 overs
Nov 30, 2025 7:01:14 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: De Zorzi takes charge!
India vs South Africa Live Score: This partnership is turning dangerous now, with boundaries coming in almost every over. Tony de Zorzi hit Prasidh Krishna over mid-wicket for a boundary here. 8 runs came off the over. SA 73/3 in 14 overs
Nov 30, 2025 6:57:19 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Breetzke hits four!
India vs South Africa Live Score: The runs keep coming for South Africa. Matthew Breetzke cuts Washington Sundar for another pressure. A 50-run stand between the two batters, and momentum has shifted a bit. The required run rate is over 7.5. SA 65/3 in 13 overs
Nov 30, 2025 6:54:19 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Another tidy over!
India vs South Africa Live Score: A bit over-pitched from Prasidh Krishna and Tony de Zorzi hits him through the cover for a boundary. Meanwhile, it was still a tidy over from Krishna with only four coming off it. SA 58/3 in 12 overs
Nov 30, 2025 6:46:12 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Maiden from Prasidh!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Prasidh Krishna into the attack! He puts the brake on the scoring rate with his hard lengths. Matthew Breetzke found it tough to tackle him and it turned out to be a maiden. A wicket here will put the Proteas on the back foot completely. SA 47/3 in 10 overs
Nov 30, 2025 6:42:17 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: De Zorzi hits FOUR!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Tony de Zorzi charges down the ground to smash Washington Sundar for a boundary. The boundaries keep coming for the Proteas here as the pressure shifted on India a bit now. SA 47/3 in 9 overs
Nov 30, 2025 6:38:19 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Matthew Breetzke hammers Arshdeep Singh!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Matthew Breetzke has decided to go all guns blazing and smashes three boundaries off Arshdeep Singh’s over. 12 runs came off it. The Proteas have decided to change their approach to get back into this game after losing early wickets. SA 36/3 in 7 overs
Nov 30, 2025 6:35:15 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Breetzke breaks shackles!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Matthew Breetzke with a boundary to release some pressure here. Tony de Zorzi follows it up to end the over on a high as South Africa have decided to put up a fight in a counter-attacking way. SA 24/3 in 6 overs
Nov 30, 2025 6:22:40 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Arshdeep Singh strikes!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Arshdeep Singh joins the party here and gets the massive wicket of Aiden Markram for 7. The pacers are running riot here as the Proteas are on the backfoot are in some serious trouble with top-order back in the hut. SA 11/3 in 4.4 overs
Nov 30, 2025 6:18:37 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Tight from Rana!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Another tight over from Harshit Rana as only two runs came off the over. He is bowling the tough lines here for the batters to break free. The Proteas are under immense pressure here and need to break the shackles. SA 11/2 in 4 overs
Nov 30, 2025 6:09:50 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: ANOTHER WICKET! OUT!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Two in the over and De Kock goes for a duck too! A full length delivery by Rana, outside off. De Kock gets a thick outside edge and it is caught by Rahul!
De Kock c Rahul b Rana 0 (2)
Nov 30, 2025 6:05:13 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: OUT!! RANA REMOVES RICKELTON!
India vs South Africa Live Score: OUT!!! Rana sends a nipacker and it beats Rickelton, and right through the bat and pad gap. He inside edges it to his middle stump!
Rickelton b Rana 0 (1)
Nov 30, 2025 6:02:29 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: SA – 6/0 (1), Target – 350
India vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! Six runs conceded in the first over as Markram cover drives Arshdeep for a four, off the front foot.
Nov 30, 2025 5:59:49 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: The run-chase begins!
India vs South Africa Live Score: The action resumes! SA to chase 350 as Markram and Rickelton open. Arshdeep to bowl the opening over.
Nov 30, 2025 5:48:55 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: SA fielding in the first innings
India vs South Africa Live Score: South Africa’s fieiding was good in the first innings but De Zorzi’s bad miss of Rohit proved to be costly. Can SA chase down the target?
Nov 30, 2025 5:40:14 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: IND’s second-highest ODI total vs SA
India vs South Africa Live Score: This is also India’s second highest ODI total vs SA. Their highest came in Gwalior in 2010, where they posted 401/3. In 2013 in Cardiff, they posted 331/7.
Nov 30, 2025 5:28:12 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: India 349/8 in 50 overs
India vs South Africa Live Score: Sensational final over from Corbin Bosch, he gets rid of Ravindra Jadeja and Arshdeep Singh on the fourth and fifth deliveries. Only runs came from the last over. Bosch was right on the money in the death as India fell short of 350 by a run here. Kuldeep Yadav survives the hat-trick ball there. IND 349/8 in 50 overs
Nov 30, 2025 5:18:16 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Rahul departs!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Ravindra Jadeja finds a boundary on the second ball, while KL Rahul reverse scoops the fourth delivery for a maximum to put Marco Jansen under immense pressure. Wait a minute, Rahul attempted it again, but this time gets caught behind by Quinton de Kock for 60. IND 341/6 in 48.5 overs
Nov 30, 2025 5:13:58 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Rahul hits fifty!
India vs South Africa Live Score: KL Rahul completes his half-century and 50-run stand between him and Ravindra Jadeja too. Outstanding over from Corbin Bosch as only five runs came off it. A big over required for 350 now. IND 329/5 in 48 overs
Nov 30, 2025 5:10:21 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Jadeja hits four!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Avindra Jadeja with a boundary on the last ball of the over as 11 runs came off the over. India need a massive over here to get close to 360 from here. 350 looks highly likely from here, while Rahul is unbeaten on 49 at the moment. IND 324/5 in 47 overs
Nov 30, 2025 5:04:13 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Jadeja smashes SIX!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Ravindra Jadeja breaks free this time and smashes Corbin Bosch for a maximum here. The two batters are putting the Proteas under pressure with their running between he wickets too. 12 runs came off the over. IND 313/5 in 43 overs
Nov 30, 2025 4:58:35 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Rahul smashes Burger!
India vs South Africa Live Score: KL Rahul with a Klassic shot over fine leg for a six. A typical Rahul flick for a maximum to break the shackles, finally. He smashes another one over the point to put pressure on Nandre Burger. 300 up for India here. IND 301/5 in 45 overs
Nov 30, 2025 4:47:21 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Kohli departs!
India vs South Africa Live Score: OUT! Virat Kohli had to play that rash shot as the scoring rate had dropped drastically in the last three overs. He departs for 135 with the whole crowd giving him a standing ovation. Coach Gautam Gambhir also stands in the dugout to applaud his efforts. IND 276/5 in 42.5 overs
Nov 30, 2025 4:41:48 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Kohli gets treatment!
India vs South Africa Live Score: KL Rahul with a boundary here to release the pressure on himself a bit. 6 runs came off Ottneil Baartman’s over as the runs have slowed down again. Virat Kohli is experiencing some discomfort in his back, and the physio is administering treatment. IND 272/4 in 42 overs
Nov 30, 2025 4:36:31 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Rahul struggling!
India vs South Africa Live Score: KL Rahul is struggling to get going here. He is striking well under 70, which is not a good sign for India at this stage. A sensational over from Nandre Burger with only two runs coming off it. IND 266/4 in 41 overs
Nov 30, 2025 4:33:02 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Kohli continues to fire!
India vs South Africa Live Score: There is no stopping Virat Kohli and smashing the bowlers for fun now. Ottneil Baartman feels the wrath of it now and smashed for a couple of boundaries. 10 runs came off the over as Kohli has switched on the T20 mode, unleashing carnage on the Proteas. IND 264/4 in 40 overs
Nov 30, 2025 4:26:15 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Kohli smashes 20 in an over!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Virat Kohli hits the top gear and smashes Prenelan Subrayen for a four and then follows it up with consecutive sixes. He is in the mood to unleash mayhem on the Proteas spinner here and finishes the over with a four. 21 off the over and 250 up for India. IND 254/4 in 39 overs
Nov 30, 2025 4:21:30 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Virat Kohli brings up his 52nd ODI century!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Virat Kohli brings up his 52nd ODI century with a boundary. He punches the air in delight. He plays only this format. Wait a minute, a fan is on the pitch as he touches Kohli’s feet. Incredible knock from the batting maestro here. IND 233/4 in 37.5 overs
Nov 30, 2025 4:13:45 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Kohli hits four!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Virat Kohli released the nervous 90s pressure with a pull shot at mid-wicket into the gap for a boundary. He slowed down in the last half an hour, but this shot was a real confidence booster. IND 225/4 in 36 overs
Nov 30, 2025 4:05:32 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Virat Kohli slows down!
India vs South Africa Live Score: The current run rate has dropped to below 6.5, and India needs to up the ante. Virat Kohli has slowed down in the nervous 90s. Corbin Bosch produced another tidy over here with three runs off it. IND 217/4 in 34 overs
Nov 30, 2025 3:58:05 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Rahul hits four!
India vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! KL Rahul places the ball inside the gap for a boundary. The skipper has a big responsibility here to give support to Virat Kohli, who is marching towards a century. IND 208/4 in 32 overs
Nov 30, 2025 3:48:58 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: Sundar falls!
India vs South Africa Live Score: OUT! It was bound to happen. Washington Sundar was struggling to rotate strike, and he went for a rash shot here to get caught at mid-off. Ottneil Baartman with his second wicket of the match here. KL Rahul enters the middle with loud cheer from home fans. IND 200/4 in 30.3 overs
Nov 30, 2025 3:44:51 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: Sundar slows down!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: Washington Sundar is playing too many dot balls here, and he needs to focus on rotating strikes at regular intervals. KL Rahul is waiting in the wings here. Two runs came off the over. IND 198/3 in 30 overs
Nov 30, 2025 3:36:23 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: Sundar smashes SIX!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: A cheeky upper cut from Washington Sundar for a maximum. Nandre Burger with a short ball, and Sundar was absolutely ready for it, sending it over the ropes. 8 runs came off the over. IND 192/3 in 28 overs
Nov 30, 2025 3:29:50 PM IST
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Gaikwad flops!
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Dewald Brevis takes an absolute blinder and Ruturaj Gaikwad departs for 8. It was well-timed, but Brevis flies in the air to get rid of his CSK skipper, and India are three down here. IND 183/3 in 26.3 overs
Nov 30, 2025 3:20:48 PM IST
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Kohli hits a four!
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli breaks the shackles and smashes a cracking boundary. He uses the depth of the field and punches towards cover to hit a four for India after 27 balls. 7 runs came off the over. IND 179/2 in 25 overs
Nov 30, 2025 3:18:50 PM IST
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Run rate dropped!
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: 9 runs came off the last couple of overs as the Proteas are trying to put the brakes on the scoring rate. The current run rate has dropped below 7.5. The runs are coming in singles and doubles here. IND 172/2 in 24 overs
Nov 30, 2025 3:07:33 PM IST
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma falls!
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Marco Jansen finally gets the better of Rohit Sharma! The former skipper went for a pull shot but missed out completely and hit the pads. Virat Kohli even advised Rohit Sharma to take the DRS, but he declined and decided to walk off. IND 161/2 in 21.2 overs
Nov 30, 2025 3:02:57 PM IST
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma scripts history!
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma has gone past Shahid Afridi here with a six over mid-wicket. A classic pull shot from the Hitman as Marco Jansen, who was ruling the roost a few days in Tests, is looking like an ordinary bowler here.
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Nov 30, 2025 3:00:55 PM IST
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Rohit hits fifty!
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma also reached his half-century here as there is no stopping for the two veterans in the middle. They are just smashing the Proteas bowlers for fun now, who looked down and out, clueless about how to get rid of them. IND 146/1 in 19 overs
Nov 30, 2025 2:53:14 PM IST
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Kohli smashes FIFTY!
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli smashes Corbin Bosch for a six to bring up his half-century in style. A sensational knock from the maestro so far as head coach Gautam Gambhir also appreciates his efforts from the dugout. He follows it up with another six here. IND 140/1 in 18 overs
Nov 30, 2025 2:50:17 PM IST
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Rohit hit on the helmet!
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Prenelan Subrayen continues from the other end, and Rohit Sharma attempted a sweep shot but failed to read the ball and got hit on the helmet. The physio has to take a quick concussion check, and Rohit resumes his innings. IND 126/1 in 17 overs
Nov 30, 2025 2:44:14 PM IST
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: India 122/1 in 16 overs!
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: A tight over from Corbin Bosch as three runs came off the over. The current run rate is well over 7.5, and the platform is set for a big total with two stalwarts going strong in the middle. IND 122/1 in 16 overs
Nov 30, 2025 2:40:40 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma smashes back-to-back SIXES!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma with back-to-back sixes against Prenelan Subrayen to give the second fiddle title to Virat Kohli. The former skipper is in no mood to show mercy here. 15 runs came off the over as the Proteas are just clueless here. IND 119/1 in 15 overs
Nov 30, 2025 2:35:22 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: 100 up for India here!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: 100 up for India here! Virat Kohli is in his 40s now, marching towards his half-century. Rohit Sharma is playing the second fiddle here to Kohli, who has been the aggressor so far. IND 104/1 in 14 overs
Nov 30, 2025 2:27:41 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: Rohit hits four!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: A fullish delivery from Ottneil Baartman and Rohit Sharma plays it easily into the gap for a boundary. The two batters are in sublime touch, leaving the Proteas reeling in search of a wicket here. IND 94/1 in 12 overs
Nov 30, 2025 2:23:04 PM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: Kohli continues to find boundaries!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: The boundary keeps coming for Virat Kohli as he smashes another boundary. He is showing no mercy here with a vintage display here to completely put the Proteas on the back foot here. IND 86/1 in 11 overs
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