Mon Dec 01 03:10:00 UTC 2025: India Clinches Victory in First ODI Against South Africa, Eyes Series Lead
Ranchi, India – A dominant performance led by KL Rahul’s Team India secured a 17-run victory over South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series held in Ranchi. The win sets the stage for India to potentially clinch the series in the upcoming second ODI.
The match was highlighted by a magnificent 52nd international century from Virat Kohli, complemented by a half-century from Rohit Sharma. Batting first, India posted a formidable total of 349 runs. The bowlers then stepped up, with Harshit Rana striking twice in his opening over and Kuldeep Yadav claiming 4 crucial wickets to restrict the South African chase.
India will look to maintain their momentum in the second ODI, aiming for an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Upcoming Matches:
- 2nd ODI: December 3, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur (1:30 PM IST)
- 3rd ODI: December 6, ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam (1:30 PM IST)
- 1st T20I: December 9, Barabati Stadium, Cuttack (7:00 PM IST)
- 2nd T20I: December 11, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, Chandigarh (Mullanpur) (7:00 PM IST)
- 3rd T20I: December 14, HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala (7:00 PM IST)
- 4th T20I: December 17, Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow (7:00 PM IST)
- 5th T20I: December 19, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (7:00 PM IST)
Venue Spotlight: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur has hosted only one previous ODI, a match between India and New Zealand in 2023. India secured a convincing 8-wicket victory in that encounter, chasing down a meager target of 108 with 179 balls to spare.
Where to Watch:
The second ODI will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
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