Sun Nov 30 08:27:54 UTC 2025: Summary:

In the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on November 30, 2025, India scored a competitive total of 349. Virat Kohli scored his 52nd century, his first since February 2025, with a brilliant 135 off 120 balls. Rohit Sharma contributed a 60th half-century. K.L. Rahul, serving as captain, also played a crucial role in boosting the score. Rohit Sharma surpassed Shahid Afridi’s record for the most sixes in ODIs.

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Kohli Century, Sharma Milestone Propel India to 349 Against South Africa

Ranchi, India – November 30, 2025 – A stunning century by Virat Kohli and a record-breaking performance by Rohit Sharma powered India to a competitive score of 349 in the first One Day International against South Africa, played today in Ranchi.

Kohli, back in form, smashed 135 off 120 balls, marking his 52nd ODI century, his first since February. Rohit Sharma, who also contributed a solid 57, achieved a significant milestone, surpassing Shahid Afridi’s record for the most sixes in ODIs, bringing his total to 352.

After being put in to bat, Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal opened the innings, before Jaiswal fell for 18. The “Ro-Ko” show then took center stage as Sharma and Kohli built a formidable partnership of 136 runs. Despite a minor setback with the quick dismissals of Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kohli continued his dominant performance. Captain K.L. Rahul contributed a vital 60, further bolstering India’s score. The partnership between Kohli and Rahul helped push the score past 340.

Ravindra Jadeja provided late fireworks, ensuring India reached a challenging total for the South African side to chase. Fans eagerly await the South African response.

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