Overview:
The collapse of South Africa's top order was the turning point of the match.
India defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing 350 runs, the Proteas were dismissed for 332 runs in 49.2 overs. Corbin Bosch almost won the game for his side, but his dismissal ended South Africa’s reply. He scored 67 runs off 51 balls, laced with 5 fours and 4 sixes.
Kuldeep Yadav took 4 wickets while Harshit Rana added three scalps to his bowling figures.
Earlier, Virat Kohli (135), KL Rahul (60) and Rohit Sharma (57) took the score to 349/8.
Full Scorecard – India vs South Africa 1st ODI, November 30
India 349/8 (Virat Kohli 135, KL Rahul 60, Ottneil Baartman 2 wickets) beat South Africa 332 (Matthew Breetzke 72, Marco Jansen, Kuldeep Yadav 4 wickets) by 17 runs.
Match Highlights & Key Moments
The collapse of South Africa’s top order was the turning point of the match. Ryan Rickelton (0) and Quinton de Kock (0) were sent back by Harshit, while Arshdeep Singh dismissed Aiden Markram (7).
The 136-run partnership between Kohli and Rohit kept India in the driving seat.
Player of the Match
Virat Kohli was named the Player of the Match for scoring a hundred in the contest.
What This Result Means for the IND vs SA ODI series
India have taken a 1-0 lead with two matches left.
FAQs – Yesterday’s India vs South Africa 1st ODI
Q1: Who won yesterday’s India vs South Africa 1st ODI?
India won the match by 17 runs at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
Virat Kohli was adjudged the Player of the Match for scoring 135 runs.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: India vs South Africa 1st ODI
India 349 for 8 (Kohli 135, Rahul 60, Rohit 57)
South Africa 332 (Breetzke 72, Jansen 70, Bosch 67, Kuldeep 4-68)