HIGHLIGHTS India vs South Africa, South Africa in India 3 ODI Series 2025, 1st ODI- Result, Scorecard

Welcome back for the Proteas' batting effort. KL Rahul leads his men out on the park. It will be the left-hand, right-hand combination of Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram to open the innings for South Africa. Arshdeep Singh will kickstart proceedings with the ball for India. Arshdeep to Markram. A slip and a catching mid on in place. Here we go!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

The target is daunting, but the ground's history of evening dew could turn the game on its head. If the dew factor comes into play, the Proteas' batting lineup, packed with power hitters, could chase this down. It promises to be an electrifying second half of the contest. We will be back with the chase in a while.

South Africa's bowling was a mixed bag, starting slowly and getting hammered for a good 20 overs or so, but they bounced back strongly in the middle overs, restricting India's scoring. However, they again lost control towards the end, allowing India to score freely. Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, and Marco Jansen each took 2 wickets.

India's innings got off to a blazing start with Yashasvi Jaiswal's boundary, setting the tone for an aggressive approach. However, Jaiswal's vulnerability against left-arm seamers was exposed once again as he fell prey to Nandre Burger. The real magic happened when Virat Kohli joined Rohit Sharma in the middle, and the duo unleashed a scoring frenzy, adding 136 runs off 109 balls for the second wicket. Although Ruturaj Gaikwad and Washington Sundar struggled, Kohli and KL Rahul steadied the ship before exploding in the later overs. A crucial partnership between Ravindra Jadeja and Rahul towards the end propelled India to a massive total.

India's batting has been an absolute rollercoaster. They started strong, faced a middle-overs slump, but ultimately surged to a massive total thanks to Virat Kohli's 52nd ODI century. Kohli's incredible knock, combined with Rohit Sharma's explosive partnership, KL Rahul's steadying influence, and Ravindra Jadeja's crucial runs, propelled India to a whopping total of 349.

Corbin Bosch to Kuldeep Yadav, A couple of leg byes to finish the innings! Bosch keeps it full, pitching outside leg, Kuldeep tries the scoop but fails to lay any bat on it and the ball clips the back leg before dribbling behind towards deep fine leg. Yadav hustles back for the second run and puts in a dive. Quinton de Kock breaks the stumps and it is referred upstairs. Kuldeep's bat bounced off the shoulder but when it went past the crease initially, it was grounded. Quinton wanted to take a chance with LBW with Bosch on a hat-trick. Aiden Markram went for the review but the Ball Tracking showed that the ball had pitched well outside leg. India finish with 349 on the board!

Has the second run been completed? It was a desperate dive from Kuldeep Yadav. Well, there is a review too from South Africa for LBW. This has pitched well outside the line but the third umpire, Rod Tucker says that we will have to go through the protocol. The Ball Tracking is taking too long to load and therefore, the third umpire suggests that let's check the run out first. Kuldeep has just made about made his ground with the dive. Over to Ball Tracking now. It has pitched well outside leg.

Corbin Bosch to Arshdeep Singh, OUT! TIMBER! Absolute perfection from Corbin Bosch! Bosch steams in from over the wicket and nails the yorker with pinpoint accuracy, right at the base of the off stump. Arshdeep stays leg side of the ball and tries to get his bat down quickly but the ball sneaks past the blade and uproots the off pole. Bosch is on a hat-trick. Kuldeep Yadav walks out to bat.

Arshdeep Singh comes out to bat.

Corbin Bosch to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! CAUGHT! Couldn't get enough power behind it, could Ravindra Jadeja. Corbin Bosch looks for another yorker around off but ends up serving a high full toss. Jadeja hangs deep in the crease but the ball comes at an awkward height and he ends up lofting it down to long on. Aiden Markam comes in from the deep and takes a safe catch.

Corbin Bosch to Harshit Rana, Full and straight, nails the yorker, Rana gets a bit of bat on it but has no idea where the ball went. Rana starts running and turns the strike over.

Corbin Bosch to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes full and straight, landing it on leg stump, Jadeja takes the front leg out and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Corbin Bosch to Ravindra Jadeja, Follows the batter past the leg stump with a full ball, and Jadeja flicks it away well to the right of long leg for a couple of runs.

Corbin Bosch will bowl the final over. South Africa have been penalised for slow over rate. They will be allowed only 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle for the last over.

Marco Jansen to Harshit Rana, Good length around off, Harshit Rana hangs back and plays it late down to deep third. Gets two runs as the ball was played very fine.

Harshit Rana is in next.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Doesn't come off for KL Rahul this time around and he has to walk back. Marco Jansen bangs the ball in on a hard length and bowls it right over middle stump. Rahul attempts the reverse scoop again but ends up running it off the face of the blade straight back to the keeper and Quinton de Kock takes a sharp catch. Rahul departs for 60 (56).

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, SIX! Oh, wow, that is some shot from Rahul! KL Rahul is quick to set up for the reverse ramp but Jansen looks to fire it in full on leg stump. However, Rahul adjusts and reverse-scoops it over deep third for a six.

Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length and around leg, tucked away wide of square leg for a single.

Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Lovely timing and it will go for a boundary. Slower one, into the pitch and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja waits well and just pats it away square through covers. The fielder from deep point hares to his left and puts in the dive but ends up fumbling the ball over the ropes.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Hard length on middle, angling into the batter, Rahul looks to swivel back and pull but gets an inside edge down to fine leg for a single.

Corbin Bosch to Ravindra Jadeja, Excellent stuff from Bosch, just 5 runs off the over. Full and straight, misses the yorker by an inch or two and Jadeja only manages to jam it back to the bowler.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, Absolutely nails the yorker at the toes but KL Rahul manages to dig it out through mid on. The batters pick up a single and look for the second but Dewald Brevis is onto the ball in a flash.

Corbin Bosch to Ravindra Jadeja, Nice and full, trying to attack the toes, Jadeja flicks it away firmly to deep square leg for one more.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, A low full toss on the stumps, Rahul skews it away through mid-wicket for just a single.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, Well bowled! Sees the batter backing away and follows him, but Rahul fails to flick it away.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, KL Rahul has quickly raced to a FIFTY, his 19th in ODIs and this has been a good, accelerating knock from him. Full and straight, Rahul hangs back in the crease and clips it away to the right of deep mid-wicket. Dewald Brevis runs across the length of the ropes and puts in a dive to save two runs for his side.

Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! A poor delivery to end the over and again more than 10 runs come off the over. A slower bumper, angled down leg, Jadeja just helps it over the short fine leg fielder and picks up a boundary.

Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, A length ball now around off, not quite full enough, but Jadeja backs away and forces the lofted shot over covers and picks up another brace.

Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery around middle, Ravindra Jadeja nudges it away through square leg and looks for two runs. They get it with ease in the end.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, That in-between length, slanting it in from outside off, Rahul stays leg side of the ball and taps it into the off side for just one more.

Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitches the ball very full on middle and leg, Jadeja clears the front leg and ends up playing a checked lofted drive down to long on for a single.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Hard length, angled in from outside off, Rahul backs away and chops it down in front of covers for a single.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, Oh, that is sloppy from South Africa and excellent presence of mind from the batters. Goes full and straight again, Rahul jams it out firmly between long on and deep mid-wicket and picks up two runs. Corbin Bosch fails to collect the throw and the ball just rolls behind him, with no one really in a hurry to pick it up and the batters sneak in the extra run.

Corbin Bosch to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes for the straight yorker but ends up being a full toss. Jadeja backs away and tucks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Corbin Bosch to Ravindra Jadeja, SIX! Slower one, banged in short but down leg. Ravindra Jadeja helps it 'round the corner on the leg side and the ball just sails over the fine leg fielder.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, Keeps the length nice and full and bowls it on off, Rahul eases it through covers for a single.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, Another searing yorker, around off stump. Rahul digs it out to point and Ravindra Jadeja is off for the single. However, there's no run there and Jadeja quickly turns back. The fielder doesn't even bother having a shy.

Corbin Bosch to Ravindra Jadeja, Starts off well, does Bosch! Nails the yorker on off stump, Jadeja manages to smother it away and the batters pick up a single.

Nandre Burger to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower one, into the pitch and angled across off, Jadeja reaches out and taps it down through point for one more. 17 off that over!

Nandre Burger to KL Rahul, Takes a bit of pace off again and bowls it around off, Rahul pushes it down to extra cover for a single. The 300 is now up for India and they will now be eyeing the 350-run mark.

Nandre Burger to KL Rahul, SIX! Rahul has jumped into 6th gear! Banged in a bit too short and wide, not quick enough either. KL Rahul waits back and slashes it over deep backward point for a biggie.

Nandre Burger to Ravindra Jadeja, A direct hit and KL Rahul might have been in trouble. A yorker at the toes, Jadeja manages to jam it out to short fine leg and he is called across for a single right away. Marco Jansen picks up the ball but misses the direct hit at the keeper's end and Rahul makes it home.

Nandre Burger to Ravindra Jadeja, Wide! Attempted slower ball, bowled a bit fuller but spilled beyond the tramline outside off.

Nandre Burger to KL Rahul, Back of a length and around off, Rahul hops up and eases it square through the off side for a single.

Nandre Burger to KL Rahul, SIX! Picked up and dispatched with ease. Banged in short and angled down leg, KL Rahul stays inside the line and helps the pull well over fine leg for a biggie.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, Another single for Rahul as he drives this fuller one past the bowler to his right.

Ottneil Baartman to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length around off, Ravindra Jadeja drives this through mid on for one.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, Good length on the pads, KL Rahul works this to mid-wicket for a single.

Ottneil Baartman to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and wide of off, Ravindra Jadeja drives this to sweeper cover for a single.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, On a length, angling into the batter. Rahul tucks this through square leg for one.

Ottneil Baartman to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length on off, Ravindra Jadeja flicks this to long on for one.

Ottneil Baartman to Ravindra Jadeja, WIDE! On a length, down the leg. Ravindra Jadeja goes for the flick but misses. Wided.

Nandre Burger to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length on the pads, Ravindra Jadeja flicks this through mid-wicket for one.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, OUT! CAUGHT! Nandre Burger gets the big fish and that might cut short the Indian total by 10-15 runs at least. Virat Kohli shows his cards early by dancing down the track before the ball is released by Nandre Burger. The left-arm pacer was clever enough to dart a slower one, wide outside out again. Kohli looks to reach it, gets it away from the toe end of the bat and it hangs around mid off. Ryan Rickelton runs to his right from cover and takes a good diving catch at the end. Ravindra Jadeja walks out next to bat.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, WIDE! Nandre saw the shimmy from Kohli and bowls it a bit wider of off. Virat tries to get bat on ball but misses. Wided.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, WIDE! Slower bumper, a bit too high. Wided.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Kohli is gutted as he misses out on a boundary opportunity. Good length, angling into the batter, Virat Kohli stays leg side and goes for the slog but gets it edged off the inside onto his pads.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Slower cutter, into the deck from Nandre around off. Virat Kohli swings early and gets beaten.

Nandre Burger to KL Rahul, Short and wide of off, KL Rahul moves towards his leg and throws his bat at it. Toe pokes it to the third man region for one.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Back of a length around off, Virat Kohli hits this to deep square leg for a single.

A bit of a halt in the play now. Virat Kohli seems to be struggling with a back spasm and the physio comes out to quickly relieve him of the pain and we are good to continue.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, Full and wide of off, KL Rahul blocks this to point.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Low full toss, on the pads, Virat Kohli flicks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, Good length on off, KL Rahul punches this to sweeper cover for one.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, FOUR! A stroke of fortune for KL and he needed this one. Good length on middle and off, KL Rahul hits this towards the right of Dewald Brevis at the deep mid-wicket fence. Poor effort from Brevis allows the ball to get past the fence for four.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, On a length around the pads, KL Rahul flicks this to short fine leg.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, Good length on off, KL Rahul shimmies down and away from the stumps and pumps this to cover. Some intent being shown from the Indian skipper.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, An excellent over from Nandre Burger as he gives away just 2 off it. Nandre continues from round the wicket, hits the deck hard and bowls it in the line of the stumps. Virat Kohli looks to work this around mid-wicket but ends up almost chipping it back into the hands of the bowler.

Nandre Burger to KL Rahul, Short pitched, on off, KL Rahul pulls this in front of square to deep mid-wicket for one.

Nandre Burger to KL Rahul, Short and on off, this is slapped to extra cover. Another dot for KL Rahul and something has got to give as he is just holding up one end, which is keeping Kohli away from the strike.

Nandre Burger to KL Rahul, Good length around off, KL Rahul punches this to cover for no run.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Another slower one, into the batter. Virat Kohli milks this to mid-wicket and settles for one.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Nandre comes round the wicket, bowls a slower one, back of a length on off. Virat Kohli blocks.

Time for Powerplay 3! This first innings is on a knife-edge but Virat Kohli has decided to switch gears. South Africa will be allowed one additional fielder outside the inner ring, which might help them defend the boundaries a bit more. Also, Nandre Burger is now brought back into the attack.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, Back of a length, slanting into the batter. KL Rahul punches this well but doesn't find the gap.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Good length on the pads, Virat Kohli flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Into the 5th or even the 6th gear now is Kohli. Pitched up around off, Virat Kohli steps across the stumps and muscles this right over the umpire towards the other end for a boundary down in front of the sight screen.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, A muted appeal for a catch from Dewald Brevis and the Proteas and the umpire sends this upstairs for an official review. Full and wide of off, Virat Kohli bumps this straight towards point. Brevis catches this and appeals. This is sent upstairs and the replay shows that it is a bump ball. Not out flashes on the giant screen.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Just stand and admire this stroke. Back of a length around off, Virat Kohli steps down and away and punches this for a boundary towards the left of the fielder at extra cover. This went like a tracer bullet.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, On a length around middle and leg, KL Rahul tucks this through mid-wicket for a single.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Ends the over with a boundary. 21 off this Prenelan Subrayen over. Full and wide of off, Virat Kohli gets right underneath it and lofts this over extra cover. The ball bounces behind the fielder and has raced to the fence in no time.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, SIX! AND MORE FROM KOHLI! Slightly full and on off, Virat Kohli stands his ground and smashes this over the towering figure of Marco Jansen at the long on fence for one more biggie.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, SIX! Virat Kohli has stepped onto the accelerator yet again. Tossed up, around middle and off, Virat Kohli shimmies down the track and slogs this into the crowd towards the deep mid-wicket region for a massive six.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Poor from Prenelan Subrayen and Kohli pounce onto it. Full and down the leg, Virat Kohli gets inside the line and tickles this fine to the fine leg region for a boundary.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Quicker one, around off, Virat Kohli punches this to cover.

Prenelan Subrayen to KL Rahul, Full toss, around off, KL Rahul jumps down the track and smashes this straight down the ground for one.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, On a back of a length, tapped down on the off side.

The Maestro reaches his 52nd ODI century and 83rd international century, scripting history with every stroke. Kohli's presence in the middle is India's best chance to blast past 350, and this century is a thunderous statement of his unwavering excellence.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, FOUR! HUNDRED FOR KOHLI! Virat's love affair with Ranchi continues. His 3rd hundred in 5 ODI innings at this venue. Kohli punches the air in delight as he brings up his 52nd ODI ton. Marco bowls it on a back of a length, outside off, Virat waits for the ball to arrive and uses the bowler's pace. Opens the bat face and steers it between backward point and deep third for a boundary. Takes the helmet off and soaks in all the applause from the crowd and his teammates. A fan storms onto the park to greet Kohli but he is taken away quickly by the security personnel.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, In the channel, on a good length, Kohli extends his hands and punches it on the up but picks out the cover fielder.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Puts more effort into this ball, does Jansen. On a hard length, over off, Rahul hops and backs away. Glides it down to deep third for a single.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Tucks the batter up for room, on a short of a length, on middle. KL dabs it to point.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, This moves away off the deck, on a back of a length, on top of off. Rahul gets a bit squared up but manages to keep it out.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, This is slowed down at 84.4 kph, full and on off, Virat lunges and drops it with soft hands in front of cover. He is keen for a single but Rahul says no.

Prenelan Subrayen to KL Rahul, Fractionally short, pushed through, on off, KL punches past the bowler to his right and crosses over. The decibel levels go up as Virat comes back on strike.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Kohli moves to 99! Full and on off, this is driven down to long on for a single.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, fuller and on middle, Virat flicks it to short fine leg.

Prenelan Subrayen to KL Rahul, Short and on off, Rahul stays leg side of the ball and cuts it behind point for a single.

Prenelan Subrayen to KL Rahul, Low full toss, on middle, there to be put away but Rahul ends up slaming it on the bounce back towards the bowler.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Nicely controlled! Jansen bangs it into the wicket, over off. It comes at the height of the chest. Kohli swivels and gets on top of it. Pulls it all along the ground to the right of mid-wicket for a boundary.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, A bit too straight, on the pads, KL wrists this full ball to deep backward square leg for one.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, On top of off at 132.7 kph, KL Rahul hangs back and stabs it beside the strip on the off side.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, In the channel, on a short of a length, Virat runs it down to deep third and moves to 94 with this single.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, It is the knuckleball from Jansen, on a shortish length, outside off. Kohli picks the slower one and waits for the ball to arrive. Taps it to point.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, A well-directed bumper from around the wicket, around the left armpit. KL Rahul hops and drops it down behind on the leg side for a single.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Tidy stuff from Prenelan Subrayen! Just a single off the over. On a length, around off, Kohli gets on the front foot to defend.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Bowls it full, on middle, Virat tries to flick it away but gets a soft leading edge that dribbles back towards the bowler.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Drags the length back, around the off stump, Kohli taps it back on the deck.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, This is fired in at 94.8 kph, full and on off, Kohli whips it back towards the bowler.

Prenelan Subrayen to KL Rahul, Flat and short, pushed through, on off, Rahul punches it to long off for a single.

Prenelan Subrayen to KL Rahul, Tossed up, on off, KL hits it back towards the bowler.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, Attacking the stumps, on the fuller side, KL brings his bat out in front of the front pad and clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, Fuller in length, on off, KL firms the drive to mid off.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, On the shorter side, on middle. Kohli stays deep in the crease and places it with soft hands in front of deep mid-wicket. Virat attempts the second run but the fielder in the deep keeps the batters down to one.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, In and around the off stump, on a length, Virat taps it back to Bosch with a straight bat.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, This cuts back in, on a good length, on off, Rahul fends it off the inside half of the bat towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, Serves it full, on middle. Rahul is early into the shot and checks his drive as he plays it to mid on.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, On a back of a length, on off, Kohli thumps it on the bounce to Dewald Brevis at point.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, Baartman bangs it in short, comes in at chest height, over middle. Rahul gets on top of the bounce and pulls it through backward square leg for a run.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, Keeps it full, drifting onto the pads, Rahul turns it away behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Lands it full, on off, Kohli transfers the weight on the front foot and plays a punchy drive to the left of long off for one.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, In the channel, on the fuller side, KL eases it to deep cover and gets to the other end.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, On a good length, on off, punched on the up through covers for a single.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, FOUR! Gets it through! At 141 kph, full and around the off stump, Rahul looks to force the drive but the bat turns in his hand. Miscues it off the inner half between mid-wicket and mid on. Marco Jansen turns around and gives it a chase from mid on but the ball wins the race.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, Fuller in length, angled in at the sticks, Rahul knocks it along the ground to mid on.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, A sharp and quick bumper, over off, KL sways away from the line of the ball. Rahul looks at the square leg umpire but he is happy with the height.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Into the surface, outside off, Kohli arches back and steers it down to deep third for one more.

Corbin Bosch to KL Rahul, Low full toss, wide on off, KL runs it down to deep third and takes the single.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, This is on a hard length, on middle. Virat stands tall and tucks it in front of deep mid-wicket. He takes the first run hard but cannot come back for the second as the fielder in the deep is quick to get to the ball.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, Baartman goes wide on the crease and angles it into the right-hander, on a good length, on off and middle. Rahul defends it right under his eyes. End of a successful over for Baartman and South Africa.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, Fuller and a bit of away shape, outside off, KL walks into the shot and pushes it to cover.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, On a short of a length, outside off, KL hangs back and taps it to cover.

Ottneil Baartman to KL Rahul, Wide! Full but down leg, Rahul fails to glance it away.

Drinks Break! Just as India lose their 4th wicket, the Umpires call for drinks. When the last hydration break was taken, India were in a very strong position and even though the scoring rate is more than decent right now, they are in a bit of a slump. South Africa worked hard to get the wicket of Rohit Sharma and have done brilliantly since then to keep picking up wickets. The pacers are starting to use their change-ups effectively and a lot now rests on the shoulders of Virat Kohli if India are to get to a big total. With that said, skipper KL Rahul walks in at number 6.

Ottneil Baartman to Washington Sundar, OUT! CAUGHT! Ottneil Baartman strikes. End of a scratchy stay for Sundar. Pitched up by Baartman, around off, this is in the slot. Washington tries to take the aerial route and go over mid off. Fails to get enough elevation to clear the tall Corbin Bosch there. Bosch times the jump to perfection and takes the catch over his head. Sundar falls for 13 (19). South Africa are enjoying a good phase in the game. India are now 200/4.

Ottneil Baartman to Washington Sundar, On a back of a length, on middle and leg. Washington is tucked up for room but manages to tug it to the left of mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 200 comes up for India!

Ottneil Baartman to Washington Sundar, Angled into the left-hander, full in length, Sundar firms the drive to mid on. Washington continues to find fielders.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Hard length wide outside off, Kohli reaches out with an angled bat and taps it on the bounce to point.

Corbin Bosch to Washington Sundar, Nagging length around off, just a fractionally slower, Sundar stays back and lets the ball come on, angling it down to deep third for a single.

Corbin Bosch to Washington Sundar, Full and outside off, pretty much in the slot but Washington Sundar hammers the drive straight to the fielder at mid off.

Corbin Bosch to Washington Sundar, On a good length around middle, angling in, Sundar clips it just wide of mid on.

Corbin Bosch to Washington Sundar, Straighter line from around the wicket, attacking middle stump, Washington Sundar blocks it with a straight bat.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Hard length, on a tight line around off, Kohli runs it down to deep third and picks up a single.

Ottneil Baartman to Washington Sundar, Short of a length and over middle, Sundar picks it up and swings it over mid-wicket but without great timing. The batters do pick up a couple of runs as Tony de Zorzi from deep square leg tidies up.

Ottneil Baartman to Washington Sundar, Hard length around off, eased away towards covers.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Pitches the ball up around off stump, Kohli prods halfway and punches the drive back past the bowler for another single.

Ottneil Baartman to Washington Sundar, Keeps the length full but angles this one into the pads. Sundar flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Ottneil Baartman to Washington Sundar, Full again, but straighter this time. Sundar drives it off the inside half of the blade and straight to the man at silly mid on.

Ottneil Baartman to Washington Sundar, Very full and on the fourth stump line, Washy leans on and pushes it towards mid off.

Nandre Burger to Washington Sundar, Back of a length and outside off, tapped away behind square on the off side for a single.

Nandre Burger to Washington Sundar, SIX! Oh, that's nicely done! Banged in short and around off, Washington Sundar leans back and just angles the ramp shot fine of deep third for a six.

Nandre Burger to Washington Sundar, Nicely bowled! Pushes the ball just fuller of a good length and bowls it in the channel around off. Washington Sundar is drawn into the drive but gets beaten past the outside edge.

Nandre Burger to Washington Sundar, Shorter in length and outside off, this one carries through nicely and Sundar is well beaten as he looks to cut it away.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Pitched-up delivery again and around off, Kohli pushes it towards mid off and sets off for the single. Good call and excellent running this time around.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Full of a good length, in and around off, Kohli blocks it off.

Ottneil Baartman to Washington Sundar, Just back of a length and around off, Washington Sundar stands tall and taps it down to cover.

Ottneil Baartman to Washington Sundar, Good length on middle, blocked off by Washy.

Ottneil Baartman to Washington Sundar, Oh, that is almost a suicidal run out from Washington Sundar. Full ball on middle, Sundar leans on and punches it straight to mid on and immediately looks for the single. Virat Kohli sends him back and luckily for Sundar, the fielder is unable to gather the ball and throw it back in a flash.

Ottneil Baartman to Washington Sundar, Wide! Around the wicket to the left-hander, bowling it full and down the leg side for a wide.

Washington Sundar is in at number 5.

Ottneil Baartman to Ruturaj Gaikwad, OUT! CAUGHT! How's he done that? Dewald Brevis takes an unbelievable catch and Ruturaj Gaikwad cannot believe his luck. Just a regulation length ball from Ottneil Baartman, slightly wide of the off stump line. Gaikwad sees the width on offer and looks to drive it square but gets it a bit uppishly. However, Brevis at point, springs to his right and sticks out the right hand to pluck the ball out of thin air. A stunning effort in the field and South Africa pick up their third wicket.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Fuller again and outside off, driven gloriously on the up but straight to deep cover for a single.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Oh, a loose shot from VK! Fuller in length but well wide of the off stump, Kohli reaches out for it but gets beaten past the outside edge.

Nandre Burger to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Hard length outside off, Gaikwad gets a stride in and then checks his shot, tapping it down to covers.

Nandre Burger to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Wide! Banged in well short and angled in over leg stump. Gaikwad ducks under it again and a wide is called.

Nandre Burger to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Back of a length on off, over 142 kph and this one jags back in but doesn't bounce as much as expected. Gaikwad manages to block it off.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, A bit fuller and outside off, this one slips back in, Kohli looks to drive it through covers but gets an inside edge down to deep backward square leg. Single taken.

Nandre Burger to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Short of a length and angled across off, Gaikwad gets onto the front foot and hits it square through covers for a single.

Nandre Burger to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Just full of a good length and around leg, skids on at 145 kph. Gaikwad fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads.

Nandre Burger to Ruturaj Gaikwad, A well-directed bumper, banged in over leg stump and gets it around head height. Gaikwad ducks under it.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Nagging length, bowled at the stumps, Kohli taps it across to the leg side.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Cracking shot! Not all that short and just outside off, Virat Kohli is quick to back away and slaps the ball away through cover-point and the ball races away to the fence.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, This is floated up around the pads, flicked away straight to square leg.

Prenelan Subrayen to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nagging length around off, turns in a bit, Gaikwad is early to get leg side of the ball and he just punches it square through the off side for a run.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Drags the length right back, bowling it over middle, Kohli goes back in his crease and hits it towards cow corner for one more.

Prenelan Subrayen to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Floated up, on a length and around off, pushed down to long off for a single by Ruturaj.

Nandre Burger to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Good call from Gaikwad! Pitched further up on off stump, Gaikwad gets a good stride in and punches it just to the right of mid off and calls for the single. The batters make it with ease.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Shorter on leg, tickled down to fine leg for an easy single.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Goes for a full and wide one and gets it pretty full in the blockhole. Kohli looks to squeeze it away but fails to do so.

Nandre Burger to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Over the wicket to Gaikwad, bowling it a bit short on the hips. This is tucked away to deep square leg for another single.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Pace on this time, nearly 140 kph and back of a length outside off. Kohli dabs it down to deep third and picks up a single.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Starts the new spell from around the wicket and starts with a slower one as well. This is full and around off, Kohli watchfully pushes it out into the off side.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Flatter delivry around middle, Kohli rocks back and smacks it to the right of the diving bowler and down to long on for a run.

Prenelan Subrayen to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Fractionally short and wide outside off, Gaikwad backs away and cuts it to deep backward point for one more.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Darts this one in, full and on leg, Kohli flicks it away to deep mid-wicket and rotates the strike once again.

Prenelan Subrayen to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shortish length, turning into middle and leg, Gaikwad manages to work it away past the diving fielder at short mid-wicket and he picks up a single.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Fuller and straighter at the stumps, tapped across to deep mid-wicket for a single by Virat.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on a fullish length and around off, Kohli plays it to the left of the bowler.

Marco Jansen to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Banged in on a hard length and around off, Gaikwad stays back and blocks it off.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Nice change-up! A slower short ball around off, comes in at head height and Kohli manages to ramp it down to deep third for one more.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Hard length, wide outside off and angling in, Kohli hangs back and chops it down behind point.

Marco Jansen to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Back of a length and in the channel, Ruturaj Gaikwad hops back and glides it down to deep third for a single.

Ruturaj Gaikwad walks in next.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, OUT! LBW! Marco Jansen stays around the wicket and angles in a length ball from wider on the crease, in towards the stumps. The ball comes in sharply as well and Rohit Sharma looks to pull. Oh, this one's kept low and thuds into the pads. Up goes the umpire's finger after a loud appeal. Rohit Sharma has a long chat with Virat Kohli and starts walking. It did look pretty dead straight and finally, South Africa manage to break this partnership. Sharma walks back for 57 (51) and the partnership ends at 136 runs.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Short of a good length on off, jumping off the deck, Sharma hops back and punches it towards extra cover.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Quick and short on middle, angling in, Kohli rocks back and forces the half-pull towards mid-wicket.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, Fuller again, this time around off, lofted away towards sweeper cover for a single.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, The bowler's lucky to get away with that one. A full bunger on the pads, Rohit Sharma misses out and ends up just tucking it behind square leg.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Drags the length back, bowling it outside off, Kohli waits on the back foot and angles it through backward point for one.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Slows it up a bit and bowls it on off, Kohli blocks it off.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, SIX! Kohli is on the charge! Tossed-up delivery, fired in at the stumps, Virat Kohli skips down the pitch and smacks it flat over long on for a biggie.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, On a length around off, Sharma hits this well but straight to the cover fielder.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Good length on off, Rohit Sharma guides this to short third.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, SIX! DISPATCHED! Short pitched, angled into the batter, Rohit Sharma goes quickly onto his back foot and hooks this for a biggie behind square on leg for a huge six. Rohit Sharma becomes the batter to hit the most sixes in ODI cricket with this one, as he goes past Shahid Afridi's previous record of 351 sixes.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Short pitched on off, Rohit Sharma gets on top of the bounce and blocks this around mid-wicket.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Back of a length on the pads, Virat Kohli tickles it to fine leg for one.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Short and wide of off, Virat Kohli steps down the track and thumps this to point.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Short and wide of off, Virat Kohli cuts this through point for one.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, FIFTY FOR ROHIT! Pushed through on middle and off, Rohit Sharma nudges this in the gap through mid-wicket for a single to bring up his half-century. Third score of fifty or more in a row. The previous two were against Australia in the previous tour.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Good cricket all around. Tossed up, on off, Virat Kohli strides to the pitch of the delivery and drives this all along the ground through the cover region. The ball was racing to the fence but Tony de Zorzi, gliding to his right from deep point, puts in a dive and flicks it back inside the playing area. Three taken here by the batters.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, spinning back into the batter. Virat Kohli backs away and swats it to mid-wicket.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Flighted on off, Virat Kohli looks for a quick tap and run but Rohit denies the single.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length on off, Rohit Sharma pushes this down to long on for one.

Corbin Bosch to Rohit Sharma, Good length on off, Rohit Sharma dabs this gently towards the off side and takes a quick single.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Good length wide of off, Virat Kohli guides this to the third man fielder for a single.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Short one, into the batter. Virat Kohli sits under it.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, SIX! Back-to-back biggies for Kohli. He looks in some mood today. Short and wide of off, Virat Kohli reaches at it and cuts it over the fence towards the deep third region for another biggie.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, SIX! FIFTY FOR KOHLI! Trademark Kohli style biggie this time from the Maestro. On a length around middle and leg, Virat Kohli stays leg side to it and just brings his wrists into action. Flicks this up and over the fence towards the cow corner for a biggie.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Back of a length on off, Virat Kohli guides this to backward point for no run.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on the pads, Virat Kohli flicks this to long on for a single.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, 100-run stand comes up between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with this single off 85 balls they have faced together. Tossed up on off, Rohit Sharma drives this to sweeper cover for a single.

It seems like Rohit Sharma is hit on the helmet and the physio rushes out to perform a mandatory concussion check. A quick check and Rohit's good to continue.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, OUCH! That has got to hurt Rohit. Top-spinner from Prenelan Subrayen, around off, Rohit Sharma goes down on a knee, looking to sweep it behind square on leg but catches a top edge that goes on and hits him on the helmet. Mandatory concussion check to follow.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Quicker one, around off, Virat Kohli uses his feet and cuts this to sweeper cover for one.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, Fuller, on the pads. Rohit Sharma rolls this through mid on for one.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, Slider, around off, Rohit Sharma blocks this back to the bowler.

Drinks Break! A rollicking start for India in the first 75 minutes or so of play. The openers were on it from the first ball, which Yashasvi Jaiswal put away for a boundary and even though he got out, the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been relentless. So far, only Nandre Burger has shown consistency and glimpses of brilliance and the Proteas need a lot more in this middle phase if they are to bring the scoring rate down. A crucial phase of play awaits, one which will give us a better glimpse of what the final total might look like. Let's get back to the action.

Corbin Bosch to Rohit Sharma, On a length, drifting down the leg. Rohit Sharma leans inside the line and works this to fine leg for one.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Good length around off, Virat Kohli guides this towards the third man region for a single.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Short and wide of off, Virat Kohli punts this back to the bowler.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, angling into the batter. Virat Kohli looks to nudge this around mid-wicket but ends up blocking it back to the bowler.

Corbin Bosch to Rohit Sharma, Good length, angling down the leg, Rohit Sharma tucks this to fine leg and brings Kohli on strike.

Corbin Bosch to Rohit Sharma, Bosch hits the hard length wide of off, this one keeps low. Rohit Sharma does well to dead bat it around silly point.

Corbin Bosch (2-0-16-0) is back on.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma drills this down to long on for one.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, Quicker one, wide outside off, Rohit Sharma misses out on the slice.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on off, Virat Kohli drives this to sweeper cover for one.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, BYE! Quicker one, wide outside off, Rohit Sharma looks to get bat on ball but misses. Quinton de Kock fails to gather this cleanly as well and the batters take a bye.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Much better and much bigger from Sharma. Fuller, wide of off, Rohit Sharma goes down on a knee again and once again slog sweeps this but with a much better connection from the bat and the ball has landed into the crowd for a biggie towards the deep mid-wicket region.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Enough of playing along the ground, says Rohit. Tossed up, wide of off, Rohit Sharma goes down on his knee and slog sweeps this up and over the fence towards the deep mid-wicket region for his first biggie of the contest.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Good length on the pads, Virat Kohli flicks this to mid-wicket.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, WIDE! On a length, wide down the leg. Virat Kohli misses out on the flick. Wided.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Just a gentle block for a couple. Good length around middle and off, Virat Kohli jumps down the track and adjusts well on being cramped a bit by just bringing his bat down to block it out. Gets it away off the side of his bat past the fielder at mid-wicket for two here. Kohli was keen for the third as well with Tony de Zorzi putting in the hard yard all the way from deep square to field it but Rohit Sharma sends him back.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Slower cutter, on off, Virat Kohli defends this off his front foot.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Easy picking for Kohli. Full and wide down the leg, Virat Kohli flicks this all along the ground through square leg for a couple. 100 comes up for the home side.

Ottneil Baartman to Rohit Sharma, On a length, slanting into the batter. Rohit Sharma rolls this to long on for one.

Ottneil Baartman to Rohit Sharma, On a length, a little bit wide of off, Rohit Sharma drives this to mid off.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, Low full toss, on off, Rohit Sharma flicks this to long on and takes a single.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Quicker one, on off, Virat Kohli pushes this to the left of extra-cover and takes a single.

Prenelan Subrayen to Rohit Sharma, Much slower, full and wide of off, Rohit Sharma guides this past backward point for one. Rohit Sharma has used this area of the ground a lot in his knock of 28 so far.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Short and wide of off, Virat Kohli backs away and cuts this to deep point for a strike rotation.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Fuller on middle and off, Virat Kohli tucks this to mid-wicket.

Prenelan Subrayen to Virat Kohli, Tossed up wide of off, Virat Kohli punts this back to the bowler. A slight misfield from Prenelan Subrayen but the batters decide against taking a single.

Spin being introduced for the first time as Prenelan Subrayen comes on to bowl now.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, On a length around the pads, Virat Kohli comes inside the line of it and tickles it to fine leg for one.

Ottneil Baartman to Rohit Sharma, Short pitched, around middle and leg, Rohit Sharma gets a bit late on the pull but manages to scrap it through square leg for one.

Ottneil Baartman to Rohit Sharma, Probably missed out on this one, Sharma would feel. On a length around middle and leg, Rohit Sharma flicks this but fails to beat the fielder at mid-wicket.

Ottneil Baartman to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! CLASS PERSONIFIED! A bit too full and wide as well from Ottneil Baartman around off. Rohit Sharma leans onto it, just opens the face of his bat and guides this through the gap between short third and backward point for four runs.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Good length, around the pads. Kohli tucks this through square leg for another strike rotation.

Ottneil Baartman to Rohit Sharma, On a length, angling into the batter. Rohit Sharma looks for the pick-up flick but doesn't get the connection he was after. Gets it off the inside half of his bat to Tony de Zorzi at deep square leg for one.

Corbin Bosch to Rohit Sharma, Good length, outside off, Rohit Sharma opens the face of his bat as he pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.

Corbin Bosch to Rohit Sharma, Change of pace from Corbin Bosch as he bowls a slower one, full and wide of off. Rohit Sharma blocks this out.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, On a length around middle and off, Virat Kohli gets inside the line and flicks this through square leg for a single. Kohli was initially loking for two but the outfield is so quick that the ball raced to the fielder and the batters settled for one.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, FOUR! There is much more aggression to the innings that Kohli is playing at the moment, probably the dew later on is on the back of his mind as well. Pitched up on middle and off, Virat Kohli strides on top of it and punches this on the bounce past a diving fielder at extra cover for four runs.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Another one at a gentle pace, angling into the batter off a good length. Virat Kohli looks to tap and run but hits this closer to the bowler.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Bosch hits the hard length, on top of off, Virat Kohli rocks back onto the back foot and dabs this to point for a dot.

Powerplay 2! The fielding side will now be allowed 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.

Ottneil Baartman to Rohit Sharma, Bowled from a bit wide on the crease, on a good length, outside off, Rohit taps it to backward point. At the end of the first Powerplay, India are 80/1.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Fuller and on off, Virat pushes it down to long off and crosses over.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Angled into the right-hander, on a back of a length, on middle. Kohli looks to turn it away with a closed bat face. Closes the bat face early and gets a soft leading edge that rolls to the right of the bowler.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Wide! Sprayed down leg, on a length, Kohli admonishes himself as he misses out on the tickle.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, SIX! Virat Kohli looks in the mood today. At 136 kph, on a good length, on off. Kohli charges down the track and stays leg side of the ball to get his hands through. Pumps it over mid off with a high elbow for a six.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, Goes fuller this time, outside off, Kohli presses forward and drives it to backward point.

Ottneil Baartman to Virat Kohli, A bit of nip back, on a good length, on off and middle. Virat Kohli gets right behind it to block.

Change at both ends. Ottneil Baartman now replaces Nandre Burger (4-0-26-1) from the other end.

Corbin Bosch to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Hammered! Bosch corrects by dragging his length back but this sits up to be hit. Sharma swivels on the back foot and pulls it to the right of square leg this time for four more.

Corbin Bosch to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Lovely stroke! A bit too full from Bosch, on off and middle. Rohit brings his wrists into play and flicks it to the left of square leg for a boundary.

Corbin Bosch to Rohit Sharma, Fractionally short, on top of off, Rohit hits it on the rise but can't beat the point fielder.

Corbin Bosch to Rohit Sharma, Full and outside off, Rohit caresses it to cover.

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, In the channel on off, on a back of a length, Virat runs it down to deep third and crosses over.

Corbin Bosch to Rohit Sharma, On a hard length, on off, Rohit rises with the bounce and steers it to the left of backward point for a single.

With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli going good guns, will we see a change in bowling now? Indeed, a bowling change from Aiden Markram and South Africa as Corbin Bosch replaces Marco Jansen (4-0-30-0).

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Nicely done! This is a bit too wide on off, on the fuller side. Virat extends his hands into the drive and opens the bat face to beat backward point to his left for a boundary.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, SIX! Oh, hello! Launched down the ground by Kohli. On a length with an upright seam, outside off. With there being a man at short mid off, Virat takes the aerial route. He swings through the line and clears the long off fence for a six.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, This nips back in and bounces a bit more, on middle and leg, on a nagging length. Virat wants to help it away off the pads but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, On a back of a length, on off, Kohli hangs back to deal with it but ekes out an inside edge onto the back thigh.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Marco Jansen comes in at short mid off. On a back of a length, on off, Virat stays on the back foot and nudges it to square leg.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Serves it full, going across the batter, Kohli firms the drive to mid off

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Beautiful! Jansen errs in length as he dishes out a juicy half-volley, on off. Rohit does not miss out as he threads the drive between cover and extra cover for a boundary. 50 comes up for India.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Pace taken off at 116.7 kph, on the fuller side, on off, Rohit cuts it to point.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, On a hard length, on off, Rohit charges down the track and stays leg side of the ball. He has a swing at it but misses.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, FIVE WIDES! Oh, that took off! Jansen bowls the bumper, but this is too short, over off. Rohit sets up for the pull initially, but then bails out. The ball sails over his head and flies over the keeper for a boundary.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Hurls it on a good length, Rohit stays back and drops it beside the strip on the off side.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Gets it through! At 135.6 kph, on a short of a length, fractionally wide on off. Sharma gets on his toes to ride the bounce and punches it between point and cover for a boundary.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Hits the deck hard, on a back of a length, on top of off. Rohit hops and pats it to point.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, On middle and leg, on a back of a length, Virat Kohli waits back and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, In and around the off pole, on a good length, Virat defends it right under his eyes.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Into the surface but a bit wide on off, Kohli swivels for the pull but ends up dragging it off the inner half to the left of deep fine leg for a brace.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Similar to the previous delivery, full and around off, Virat eases it with a straight bat to mid off.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Majestic! Fuller in length, on off, Virat presents the full face of the bat and leans into the drive. Just times it past mid off to his right for a boundary.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Pushed across the right-hander, on a good length, Virat waits back and defends it out.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, On a good length, on off, Rohit dabs it down on the off side.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Good cricket all around! Pitched up, on off, Virat presses forward and taps it with a straight bat towards mid off. Aiden Markram is quick to move to his right and dives to make the stop. Keeps the batters down to a single.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Fuller in length, leaving the right-hander, Kohli makes the leave.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Bashes the hard length, outside off. Virat reaches out but the ball rears up and Kohli has to check his shot. Plays it in front of mid off with a flat bat.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Angling across the batter, on a good length, Virat lets it be.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, On the off stump, on a length, Rohit looks to block it off but gets it off the outer half to deep third for one.

Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, DROPPED! That should have been taken. Burger bowls the short ball, on off. Rohit swivels and attempts the pull but does not quite get hold of it. It goes flat towards deep square leg, where Tony de Zorzi runs and slides to his left. He gets there but fails to hold on. The batters cross for a single. A lucky escape for Rohit.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Delivers it on a hard length, on middle and leg. Virat looks to keep it out off the back foot but the ball hurries him and kicks up a bit. It comes off the gloves and rolls behind for a single.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, On middle and leg, on a good length, Kohli's head falls over to the off side as he tries to work it away on the leg side. Gets beaten on the inside edge and is rapped high on the thigh pad.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Fuller and on middle, Virat plays it back to Burger.

Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Off the edge! On top of off, on a good length, Kohli stays on the back foot and brings his bat out in front to play. The ball nips away to leave the right-hander and squares Virat up. Gets an outside edge that races down to deep third and beats the sliding Corbin Bosch in the deep for a boundary.

Just listen to the roar from the fans that have turned up in Ranchi, as Virat Kohli walks out to bat at 3 for India.

Nandre Burger to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Nandre Burger cuts short Jaiswal's promising stay. This is angled in from over the wicket, on a good length, in line of the off stump. Jaiswal is made to play at it due to the angle. He presents a straight bat but does not move his feet at all. The ball straightens to graze the outside edge and the keeper, Quinton de Kock does the rest. Jaiswal falls for 18 (16). India are 25/1.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Into the surface again, on off, Jaiswal gets on his toes and punches it wide of point for a single.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes past the bat! At 137.8 kph, on a short of a length, outside off. Jaiswal stands tall to punch it away but is beaten past the outside edge.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a back of a length, outside off, left alone by Yashasvi.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! All the way! Jansen bangs it in short, on middle. It comes at chest height as Jaiswal looks to get inside the line and play the hook. Gets more of a top edge but it sails over the deep fine leg fence for the first six of the game.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good effort! Jansen lands it full, angled in on the middle stump. Yashasvi clips it between mid-wicket and mid on. Aiden Markram gives it a good chase and slides to keep the ball in play. Rohit was keen for the third run but Jaiswal sent him back.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, On a length, around off, Rohit gets on the front foot and presents a straight bat to cover the line. Gets it off the outer half to deep third for a single.

Nandre Burger to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In the corridor of uncertainty, on a good length, on off. Jaiswal stabs it down on the off side.

Nandre Burger to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is even quicker at 143.4 kph, fuller and on middle and leg, Jaiswal turns it to square leg.

Nandre Burger to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Guided away! At 140 kph, on a hard length, outside off, Yashasvi presses on the back foot and gets his hands high to ride the bounce. Glides it down with an open bat face and gets it fine enough of the deep third fielder for a boundary.

Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, Leg bye! Burger slides on the pads, on a nagging length, Sharma shapes up to play the pick-up shot but fails to lay any bat on it. The ball clips the thigh pad and goes behind to deep fine leg for a leg bye.

Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, Full in length and pushed across the right-hander, Rohit dabs it to point.

Nandre Burger to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Leg bye! Slanting in at the hips, on a back of a length. Jaiswal hangs back to deal with it and looks to work it away on the leg side. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and raps Yashasvi on the thigh pad. A leg bye is taken as the ball dribbles towards square leg.

Nandre Burger will start proceedings with the other new ball.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowled into the surface but a bit too straight, above the hips, Yashasvi gets into a slight tangle as he walks inside the line and looks to fend it down. Drops it off the gloves in front of short fine leg for a single.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angled in towards the off pole, on the fuller side, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it with a straight bat to mid on.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In the channel on off, on a length, Yashasvi shoulders arms.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched up, at the sticks, Yashasvi clips it neatly but can't beat the mid-wicket fielder.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR BYES! Oh, that kept rising! Jansen bends his back and digs it in short again, outside off. Jaiswal lets it be. The ball sails over the leaping Quinton de Kock and goes fine of the man at a fine deep third for four more.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal and India are up and running! Jansen bashes the hard length but bowls it a bit too wide on off. Jaiswal hops and reaches out. Flays it to the left of the man at deep backward point for a boundary.

The stage is set for the game to begin as Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, India's new opening pair, take on Marco Jansen's left-arm seam. The crowd is buzzing with excitement, and the atmosphere is electric. The big question is how well they'll handle the left-arm threat. Yashasvi Jaiswal has struggled against left-arm pacers in the past, making this a crucial test for the young opener. Rohit Sharma's experience will be vital in guiding Jaiswal through this challenging phase. Let's see how they fare against Jansen's pace first up.

The pre-match formalities are underway, with the umpires leading the way as both teams stand at attention. The national anthems are about to be played, with South Africa's first, followed by India's.

South Africa (Playing XI) - Aiden Markram (C), Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock (WK), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, and Ottneil Baartman.

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (C/WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Prasidh Krishna.

KL Rahul, the Indian skipper, highlighted the team's strategy for the ODI series against South Africa, citing the dew factor in Ranchi as a factor in their bowling approach. He praised the team's preparation, citing the experience brought by new faces in the squad, and emphasized the focus on jelling well as a unit for the ODI World Cup. Rahul revealed India's lineup, featuring Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers, Washington Sundar in the middle order, and a balanced bowling attack with 3 seamers and 3 spinners.

The stand-in captain of South Africa, Aiden Markram, says they have chosen to bowl first. Having spent a couple of evenings here, he mentions that there has been noticeable dew, and the stats also suggest that batting becomes easier in the evening. He adds that while the personnel in the squad are slightly different from the Test series, the dressing room remains a great space to be in. Markram calls it an important series for them and hopes they can get off to a good start. Further says that there is still some time before the ODI World Cup, but he notes that it is always exciting to test themselves against a quality side like India, especially in Indian conditions. Informs that Keshav Maharaj and Temba Bavuma have been rested for this game. They are going in with four seamers, with Markram himself and Prenelan Subrayen taking up the spin responsibilities.

TOSS - Up goes the flip of the coin and Aiden Markram calls it correctly. South Africa will BOWL first.

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta points out that this is a fairly biggish venue, with boundaries measuring around 67 metres and 65 metres square of the wicket, and about 75 metres down the ground. He also informs that the pitch is being used in international cricket for the first time since it was relaid in 2023. Shaun Pollock adds that the surface looks really good. He observes a few cracks, but feels there is enough grass cover to hold it together. He mentions that when you go down and knock on it, it feels really hard, which suggests it should play nicely. Whether it begins to crumble later remains to be seen. Deep further explains that this is a black-soil surface, which could offer more bounce than what we have seen here before. Believes that dew will be an important factor as well. Pollock agrees with Deep that chasing makes more sense on this ground.

With both sides eager to stamp their authority in the 50-over format and South Africa holding a slight historical edge in the head-to-head record, the opening encounter in Ranchi promises a tightly contested, high-stakes battle to set the tone for the three-match series. Stay tuned for the toss and team sheets.

South Africa, however, arrive with confidence sky-high, having dismantled India in the preceding Test series. Led by Temba Bavuma, the Proteas have a full-strength ODI squad featuring the explosive Quinton de Kock, who returns to the limited-overs setup. Their batting line-up, bolstered by the presence of Aiden Markram and rising stars like Dewald Brevis, poses a significant threat. Their pace attack, featuring Lungi Ngidi and the all-round threat of Marco Jansen, will look to exploit any lingering fragility in the Indian top-order.

The onus will be on stand-in skipper KL Rahul, taking the reins in the absence of the injured Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, to galvanize a side bruised from the longer format. The squad features a blend of established stars and young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma, with their performance in this series being a strong indicator of India's bench strength and preparation for future global events. The bowling attack, without Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, will rely on the young pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, supported by the control and wicket-taking ability of the spin twins, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. Ranchi’s pitch, known for favoring a balanced contest but becoming slower as the game progresses, suggests the spin contingent will be vital. 

Hello, and a warm welcome to one and all! The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa kicks off with the 1st ODI in Ranchi, marking a crucial format shift for the hosts following a humbling 2-0 Test series whitewash. For India, this series is all about a much-needed reset, bringing back the veteran white-ball core of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who last played an ODI on home soil during the 2023 World Cup. As for the Proteas, it is another great opportunity for them to challenge themselves against arguably the best white-ball outfit in the world.

... MATCH DAY ...

After what proved to be a historic Test series, the focus now shifts to the white ball leg of South Africa’s tour of India. First up are the three ODIs, followed by a five-match T20I series. The ODI leg will begin at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, before moving to Raipur and finally Vizag. India were thoroughly outplayed in the Test series, and they will look to move past that disappointment. Their last ODI assignment saw them lose in Australia, which was Shubman Gill's first since being appointed as the full-time skipper. The hosts, however, will be without Gill this time as he continues to recover from the neck sprain he suffered during the first Test in Kolkata. In his absence, KL Rahul will lead a side that features a blend of youth and experience. Along with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant return to the squad after missing the Australia series. Gill’s absence leaves one of the opening slots vacant, with Yashasvi Jaiswal the likely candidate to partner Rohit at the top. Ruturaj Gaikwad has also earned a recall after his strong performances for India A against South Africa A. While Gaikwad’s usual position is as an opener, nothing is set in stone with this Indian team, and a middle order role cannot be ruled out. Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a spleen laceration during the Australia series, remains unavailable. His absence has opened the door for Tilak Varma and Dhruv Jurel, although Pant and Rahul are expected to be the certainties in the middle order. Among the all rounders, Jadeja is joined by Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar, while Kuldeep Yadav is the lone specialist spinner in the squad. With Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj rested, the pace bowling duties will fall on the shoulders of Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. As far as South Africa are concerned, they come into this series riding high on confidence after winning their first Test series in India in 25 long years. Their last ODI assignment was in Pakistan, a series they lost with a second-string side. Before that, with a near full-strength unit, they won series in England and Australia, and they are close to full strength again for this tour of India. In the pace department, they will be without their premier fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, who missed both Tests due to a rib bone stress injury and has not recovered in time for the white ball matches. In his absence, the responsibility will fall on Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger to step up. Jansen had a memorable Test in Guwahati and will once again look to contribute with both bat and ball, while Corbin Bosch provides another pace bowling all round option. Keshav Maharaj will lead the spin attack with Prenelan Subrayen offering an additional spin option, along with useful contributions with the bat. Quinton de Kock returned to the ODI setup during the Pakistan series and marked his comeback with two fifties and a hundred. Who partners him at the top remains to be seen, with Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton completing the top order options. Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, and Dewald Brevis make up the middle order, while debutant Rubin Hermann adds freshness to the unit. However, when looking at the composition of the squad, South Africa do appear to lack a specialist finisher, which could be an area of concern in tight contests. With both teams missing key players yet still boasting plenty of quality, this ODI series promises to be a fascinating contest. India will look to reset after a difficult Test campaign, while South Africa arrive with momentum and renewed belief after their historic triumph. Who are you backing to land the first punch?