Ranchi, 30 November (Sports Desk)
Match summary — 1st ODI, India vs South Africa
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Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, India.
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Result: India won by 17 runs.
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Series status: India take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
🏏 India’s Innings
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India scored 349/8 in 50 overs.
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The innings was built around a huge knock from Virat Kohli — he scored 135 off 120 balls, including 11 fours and 7 sixes.
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His century — his 52nd in ODIs — provided the backbone of India’s total.
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Other batters contributed useful support, with a collective effort setting a formidable target for South Africa.
🎯 South Africa’s Chase & India’s Bowling Fightback
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South Africa managed 332 all out in 49.2 overs while chasing 350.
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The match was tense, with batting depth from the visitors mounting pressure. But India’s bowling — and composure under pressure — sealed the win.
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Notably: Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav played critical roles with the ball. Harshit Rana troubled the top-order, and Kuldeep grabbed key wickets to derail the middle and lower order.
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The final overs were nail-biting; ultimately, India held their nerve and clinched the win by a narrow margin.
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🔎 Key Performers & Highlights
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Virat Kohli — 135 off 120 balls; his 52nd ODI century; smashed 11 fours and 7 sixes. His innings anchored the Indian chase.
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Harshit Rana — opened the bowling aggressively, struck early, and created pressure with pace and bounce.
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Kuldeep Yadav — left-arm wrist spin turned out to be decisive, picking up crucial wickets in the middle overs and restricting the flow of runs.
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The total of 349 proved just enough — a high-scoring, edge-of-the-seat match.
