December 1, 2025 3:12 AM
India brush past South Africa in Ranchi, take 1-0 lead in three-match ODI series
India survived a scare and sailed past South Africa in a closely fought encounter to register a 17-run victory in the first ODI and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. It was a tough battle between the batters of both sides and a contest with several lessons to take away. India posted a commanding first-innings total, powered by a superb century from Virat Kohli and vital fifties from Rohit Sharma and K.L. Rahul. After being asked to ba...