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Summary:
The Indian cricket team is playing South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first. Virat Kohli scored a brilliant century (135), while Rohit Sharma (57) and KL Rahul (60) made half-centuries. Other batsmen like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, and Arshdeep Singh failed to score big. Yashasvi Jaiswal started well but was dismissed for 18. Ravindra Jadeja contributed a useful 32. For South Africa, Ottneil Bartman, Nandre Burger, Marco Jansen, and Corbin Bosch took two wickets each.
News Article:
Kohli Century Leads India Against South Africa in First ODI
Ranchi, India – Virat Kohli’s magnificent century powered India to a strong total against South Africa in the first One Day International held in Ranchi. South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl, but the Indian batsmen proved challenging.
Kohli smashed 135 runs off 120 balls, including 11 fours and 7 sixes, anchoring the Indian innings. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul provided solid support with half-centuries, scoring 57 and 60 respectively.
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, making his debut, showed promise with a quick 18 before being caught behind off Nandre Burger’s bowling. Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with a valuable 32 down the order.
South Africa’s bowlers shared the wickets, with Ottneil Bartman, Nandre Burger, Marco Jansen, and Corbin Bosch each claiming two scalps. However, they struggled to contain Kohli and the Indian middle order.
The South African team now faces a stiff chase to win the match and take an early lead in the series.
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