India sealed an emphatic nine-wicket victory against South Africa to clinch the three-match ODI series at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The win showcased India’s strong batting form, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma steering the chase with confidence and control. South Africa’s total of 270, built on Quinton de Kock’s brilliant century, ultimately proved insufficient against India’s powerful response.
South Africa Post 270 as de Kock Shines
India opted to field first after winning the toss. South Africa struggled for consistent partnerships despite Quinton de Kock’s superb knock. He scored 106 off 89 balls, smashing eight fours and six sixes. His innings kept the Proteas competitive but lacked strong support from the other end.
Temba Bavuma added 48 before being caught by Ravindra Jadeja. Matthew Breetzke contributed 24 but fell lbw to Prasidh Krishna. Aiden Markram lasted only one ball, bowled by Krishna for a solitary run. Dewald Brevis chipped in with 29 before Rohit Sharma caught him off Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling. Marco Jansen made 17 but was removed by the Jadeja-Kuldeep duo, while Keshav Maharaj remained unbeaten on 20.
India’s bowlers dominated the innings. Prasidh Krishna led with four wickets for 66 runs in 9.5 overs. Kuldeep Yadav also impressed, taking four wickets for just 41 runs in his full quota of 10 overs.
India Chase Target in Style With Nine-Wicket Win
India chased the target of 271 with ease, reaching 273 for the loss of only one wicket in 39.5 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal played a superb unbeaten innings of 116 off 121 balls. His knock was steady, controlled, and filled with well-timed strokes. Rohit Sharma supported him with a fluent 75 before being caught by Keshav Maharaj off Matthew Breetzke.
Virat Kohli then joined Jaiswal and added an explosive unbeaten 65 from just 45 deliveries. His quick scoring ensured India reached the target comfortably, sealing the series in dominant fashion.
