Ranchi, 1 December 2025 –IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025, JSCA International Stadium, South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl; India : VIRAT KOHLI 135 from 120 balls (12 fours, 7 sixes), his 52nd ODI ton and 83rd international century; Rohit Sharma 57 not out off 51 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes) – he now has 18 Career sixes in ODI cricket since going past Graeme Smith with 17 in the 26th over during India v SA on December 28 Headlines Today; February India 349/8 : Rohit Sharma’s 52nd ODI half-century is NOT out after three two minute reviews by the third umpire – he has a hand in setting the record for most runs off an over in an international game of 50 (51 OFF 6 balls) batting first;
Example of team stat Odd was a gamble which paid off for captain Rohit Sharma and his master bowler Vernon Philander at first change But the master stroke came 6 overs before lunch in dismissing both opposition set batsmen on either side of this run chase. KL Rahul scored 60 off 56 balls with 38 as captain for India and then struck 6 in an over from Holland spinner George Linde plus arrows close to him until he was run out while trying for a third consecutive win over South Africa in World Cup cricket (35)
In all the IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 maximums, the fourth belonged to KL Rahul on 61 in 54 balls and Jadeja joined him contributed well with a quickfire ( 32 not out
Though South Africa put up stiff resistance for 180 minutes and dropped only three wickets, home advantage took an iron grip for the rest of the innings with As A man From UP ( Harshit Rana
Toss: SA Man of the Match: Virat Kohli. As India eyes a series sweep, was this the ODI revival Rohit-Kohli needed? From scorecard breakdown to player ratings, highlights, and 2nd ODI preview, here’s the full post-match analysis.
IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 Scorecard: India 349/8 (50) Beat SA 332 (49.2) by 17 Runs – Full Balls-by-Balls Recap
Batting Innings of India: Rohit Knock, Kohli Queen Talent (349/8 in 50 overs)
South Africa’s decision to bowl backfired spectacularly on the true Ranchi pitch. Yashasvi Jaiswal fell early to Nandre Burger (8 off 14), but Rohit Sharma’s 57 (51, SR 111.76, 7 fours, 3 sixes) set the tone: it equals his own ODI sixes record with 18 sixes in one innings.– Virat Kohli joined at 25/1, anchoring a 136-run stand with Rohit, before the skipper fell LBW to Marco Jansen for 7
Kohli then let loose–His 52nd ODI century (135 off 120, SR 112.5, 12 fours, 7 sixes) was classic, speeding noticeably with 35 off 17 balls post-century. Ruturaj Gaikwad (8 off 14) holed out to Dutchman Dewald Brevis, but KL Rahul’s 60 (56, SR 107.14, 5 fours, 2 sixes) and Jadeja’s unbeaten 32 (25) saw them through. Corbin Bosch (2/52) and Ottneil Baartman (2/64) rallied SOUTH AFRICA back in the closing stage, but India’s total was already beyond 300 with 349/8.
Wicket fall details: 25/1 (Jaiswal 8), 161/2 (Rohit 57), 169/3 (Gaikwad 8), 233/4 (Rahul 60), 289/5 (Sundar 22), 298/6 (Reddy 15), 320/7 (Kuldeep 12), 349/8 (Rana 8).
South Africa’s Chase: Breetzke-Jansen Fort Saves them Close to 332 (49.2 Overs All Out)
In pursuit of 350, SA’s beginning was disastrous. 18/3: Rickelton (0) and de Kock (0) to Harshit Rana, then Markram (7) to Arshdeep Singh. Then Matthew Breetzke (72 off 80, SR 90, 6 fours, 2 sixes) and Dewald Brevis (20) steadied somewhat, until Kuldeep Yadav claimed two wickets in quick succession then Hermann.
Marco Jansen’s 70 (39, SR 179.48, 5 fours, 5 sixes) and Corbin Bosch’s 67 (51, SR 131.37, 5 fours, 4 sixes) combined for 100 runs in 63 balls, but then South Africa’s entire end was triggered by Harshit Rana’s 3/58 (incl. Jansen LBW). Kuldeep’s 4/68 (Brevis, Hermann, Maharaj, Burger) eventually sealed the victory. Nandre Burger (17) holed out to Rohit Sharma and Lungi Ngidi (2* unbeaten).
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0 for 2 off 0 balls from de Kock who has been bowled, and 1/1 after 0 of 2 deliveries because of LBW victim Van Tonder
The magnificent right-hander R Pirie, 43 of 68 deliveries with 8 fours and a six in his innings
17 overs in and 18/2: after 7.2 overs (6);
Markram brought up 18 off 47 balls during 65 minutes at the crease (4 fours) but was caught by Jones
GJ Webster is caught by Jones off the bowling of RL Hayes. He went for 3 off 11 balls. 200. 15.5 overs.
IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 Player Ratings: Kohli 10/10, Rana 9/10 – Top Performers & Flops
Top Performers: Kohli’s Century Steals Show, Rana’s Burst Seals It
| Player (Team) | Rating (Out of 10) | Performance Highlights | Why the Score? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 10/10 | 135 (120), 12×4, 7×6, SR 112.5 | 52nd ODI ton, record 83rd international, match-winning knock |
| Harshit Rana (IND) | 9/10 | 3/58 (10), LBW Jansen | Debutant seamer’s middle-over burst triggered collapse |
| KL Rahul (IND) | 8.5/10 | 60 (56), 5×4, 2×6, SR 107.14 | Captain’s knock stabilized after Rohit; sharp keeping |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 8/10 | 57 (51), 7×4, 3×6, SR 111.76 | Powerplay fireworks, ODI sixes record (18 in innings) |
| Matthew Breetzke (SA) | 8/10 | 72 (80), 6×4, 2×6, SR 90 | Top-scorer in chase, steady rescue act |
| Marco Jansen (SA) | 7.5/10 | 70 (39), 5×4, 5×6, SR 179.48 | Explosive counter-attack, but LBW ended hopes |
| Kuldeep Yadav (IND) | 7.5/10 | 4/68 (10) | Key wickets of Brevis, Hermann, Maharaj, Burger |
Flops & Turning Points: SA’s Top Order Implosion Costs Dear
| Player (Team) | Rating (Out of 10) | Performance Highlights | Turning Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (SA) | 4/10 | 7 (12), c Arshdeep b Rana | Early collapse starter, missed powerplay opportunity |
| Quinton de Kock (SA) | 3/10 | 0 (1), b Rana | Golden duck – set tone for top-order disaster |
| Ryan Rickelton (SA) | 3/10 | 0 (2), b Rana | Another duck – SA 0/2 in 2 overs |
| Dewald Brevis (SA) | 5/10 | 20 (25), b Kuldeep | Failed to build on Breetzke partnership |
SA’s 18/3 after 5 overs was the killer – Kuldeep’s 4/68 middle-over magic (Brevis, Hermann, Maharaj, Burger) choked the chase.
IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 Man of the Match: Virat Kohli – 52nd ODI Ton, Emotional Celebration in Dhoni’s Hometown
Virat Kohli came out to bat with great determination and throughout his innings was not the least deterred by losing some of India’s best players to injury (Shubman Gill 5, Prithvi Shaw 8, Rishabh Pant 20). His 135 (120 balls, SR 112.5, 12 fours, 7 sixes) wasn’t just a century – it was a statement. His 52nd ODI ton (leveling Sachin’s record) and 83rd international landmark came in MS Dhoni’s Ranchi backyard, where a fan breached security to touch his feet post-celebration. Kohli’s knock – from 57/1 to 349/8 – featured 35 off 17 post-ton, including 3 sixes off Maharaj. “This one’s for the fans,” he said post-match, eyes misty. Kohli’s venue stats: SR 98, 3 fifties in 4 ODIs – Ranchi loves him. With Rohit’s 57 and Rahul’s 60, it was the perfect comeback after Tests. Kuldeep (4/68) was close, but Kohli’s bat sealed POTM. As Kohli said, “ODI is my format – back to what I love.
Virat Kohli – the chase master strikes again.
IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 Key Moments: Top 5 Highlights—From Kohli’s Century to Jansen’s Frivolity
- Rohit Sharma’s Powerplay Blast (Overs 1-10): 57 off 51 from Rohit Sharma—7 fours, 3 sixes; Strike rate 111.76. The first 95 set the tone for the game. Its turning point was: Jansen’s lbw ended this little incident, but the damage had already been done.
- Virat Kohli’s 52nd ODI Century (Overs 11-40): Virat Kohli’s 52nd 100 in traditional five-day cricket, a magnificent unbeaten 135 after enduring a 13-month century drought. Another Kohli record: the following 35 runs off 17 balls. Supporters flooded the field post century– this was Pure Ranchi magic
- SA’s Top-Order Collapse (Overs 1-5): Top-Order Disaster 18/3: Rana’s duck hat-trick of Rickelton 0, de Kock 0 and Markram 7. Arshdeep’s swing sealed the early fate; South Africa were never out of danger.
- Marco Jansen’s Counter-Attack (Overs 35-45): Marco Jansen’s quick counter-attack 70 off 39, SR 179– 5 fours, 5 sixes: 100-run partnership with Bosch. Last over Bosch’s 67 almost won it but Rana’s lbw (67 off 51) sounded the end.
- Kuldeep Yadav’s Spin Web (Overs 25-45): 4/68-over 25 Brevis (20), Hermann (15), Maharaj (4), Burger (17). The middle over squeeze (SA 100/4 to 242/9); Great Wall 13 Month POTM candidate.
The points listed above made it an instant classic– 681 runs, highest aggregate vs IND.
IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 Post-Match Reactions: Kohli Tearful, Rahul on Pant, Bavuma Full of Praise
Kohli’s Tearful Post-Match:–“What This Hundred Means to Me”
After the Match: “Ranchi is special– Dhoni bhai’s hometown.” Post-Test Plans for Redemption: “It was set up by Rohit bhai’s sixes; I just had to close the deal.” Rio 2027 OC Forum Told: “ODI is my format– I declare it publicly.” Touching on the emotional response from fans: “Too much pure love. All of you, thank you.” Emotional fan touches: ‘Pure love—grateful heart.
Rahul on Pant’s Bench: “Rotation for Balance”
Ravi Shastri: “Rishabh’s explosive– he’ll brighten up Dharamsala. Extra bowler if I’m keeping; Consistency is key. The matter of leadership: “Nervous, but the group is behind it.” From Kohli’s hundred– it’s back to business as usual.
Rohit Sharma: “So Who Cares about Sixes record?”
Rohit: “Eighteenkos anything? – Kohli takeCare of itRanchi crowd – justFantastic. Moving on with the Series: attention on second One-Day.”
Bavuma on Loss: “We Put a Lot of Effort into Fought Hard,
But Choking Up Is exactly our undoing.” Temba Bavuma: “We could’ve chased down 349, in one form or another, but our middle order collapse (100/4 to 242/9t0)s hammered the nail in the coffin.
Kuldeep’s trickeryStymie usKohli. Yet 2-1 comeback possible.” The latest trends on #INDvSA: Over 2 million postsmore (1.5M likes) -Kohli the Great Repays Twitter Regards with a historic return!
KL Rahul – the steady skipper.
IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 Fantasy Recap: Kohli CVC Gold, Kuldeep Differential and the Top Dream11 Picks
Dream11 Top Scorers: Kohli with 180 plus points, Rana 120 or so.
| Player (Team) | Points | Key Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 180+ | 135 runs, 1 catch |
| KL Rahul (IND) | 140 | 60 runs, 2 dismissals |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 130 | 57 runs, 3 sixes |
| Kuldeep Yadav (IND) | 120 | 4/68 |
| Harshit Rana (IND) | 110 | 3/58 |
Flops: (Markram 7 runs, 20 points).Grand League
Tip : Kohli C/VC has been jackpot — over 180 points from one game alone (180+ any more good performances).
IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 Series Takeaways: Kohli’s ODI Renaissance, SA’s Determination to Fight, 2nd ODI Preview
3 Key Takeaways
- Kohli’s ODI Renaissance: 52nd ton ends drought – SR 112.5, 7 sixes. With Rohit’s 57, seniors signal WC 2027 intent.
- India’s Spin Supremacy: Kuldeep’s 4/68, Jadeja’s 2/30 choked SA middle – Ranchi grip exploited perfectly.
- SA’s Resilience: 332 chase (Breetzke 72, Jansen 70) shows depth, but top-order fragility (18/3) exposed.
2nd ODI Preview (Dharamsala, 3 December): India Eyes Sweep
Venue: HPCA Stadium – green top, seam-friendly (average 240). India selects unchanged side; occasional sleaze calls Nortje. Prediction: India wins by 50 runs. Toss: Bowl first.
Kohli: “Momentum with us – Dharamsala next.
“As Kohli roared post-match, “This is just the start!”
