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Kohli’s Century, Rohit & Rahul’s Fifties Propel India to Massive Total Against South Africa in 1st ODI

Ranchi, November 30, 2023 – Virat Kohli’s magnificent century, supported by half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, powered India to a formidable total of 350 against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series held at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi today.

South Africa won the toss and elected to field. India’s innings started cautiously, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal early. However, a strong partnership between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli steadied the ship. Kohli reached his fifty in just 39 balls and completed his century with 102 balls, smashing 11 fours and 7 sixes. Rohit Sharma reached his half century in 43 balls and broke Shahid Afridi’s record for most sixes in ODI. Rohit was out after a well made 57. Kohli was ultimately out after scoring 135, while Rahul added a valuable 60 before getting out.

Playing XI:

  • India: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (C/WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
  • South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock (WK), Aiden Markram (C), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Bartman

The home side will be looking to avenge their recent Test series defeat against South Africa with a strong showing in this ODI series. The South African chase is now underway, and India will be hoping their bowlers can defend the imposing total and take an early lead in the series.

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