{"id":87317,"date":"2025-11-30T16:45:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T16:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=87317"},"modified":"2025-11-30T16:45:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T16:45:42","slug":"kohlis-record-breaking-century-powers-india-to-thrilling-17-run-victory-over-south-africa-in-ranchi-odi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=87317","title":{"rendered":"Kohli\u2019s Record-Breaking Century Powers India to Thrilling 17-Run Victory Over South Africa in Ranchi ODI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ranchi, Nov 2025 :<\/strong> Team India kicked off their three-match ODI series against South Africa with a sensational 17-run victory at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here on Sunday. Batting first, India posted a formidable total of 349\/8 in 50 overs<\/strong>, anchored by a brilliant century from Virat Kohli<\/strong>, while South Africa, in response, were all out for 332 in 49.2 overs. With this win, India takes a 1-0 lead in the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first. Opening the innings, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal<\/strong> provided India with a steady start. Jaiswal showed early promise, scoring 18 runs off 16 balls with two fours and a six, before being dismissed by Nandre Burger in the fourth over. The stage was then set for Virat Kohli<\/strong>, who walked in at number three and forged a 136-run partnership with Rohit Sharma<\/strong>. Rohit contributed a brisk 57 off 51 balls, including five fours and three sixes, before being dismissed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kohli continued to dominate, later adding a 76-run partnership with KL Rahul<\/strong>, during which he reached his 52nd ODI century<\/strong> off 102 balls. The Indian captain went on to score 135 runs off 120 balls<\/strong>, smashing 11 fours and seven sixes, marking yet another milestone in his illustrious career. KL Rahul also played a vital role, scoring a composed 60 runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chasing 350, South Africa struggled from the outset. Harshit Rana<\/strong> struck early, removing both Ryan Rickelton and Quinton de Kock for ducks in the second over, while stand-in captain Aiden Markram<\/strong> fell cheaply for 7. Despite a 66-run fourth-wicket stand between Tony de Giorgi (39 off 35) and Matthew Breetzke (72 off 80)<\/strong>, South Africa kept losing wickets at crucial intervals. Marco Jansen\u2019s explosive 70 off 39 balls<\/strong> and Corbin Bosch\u2019s 67<\/strong> helped keep them in contention, but the efforts fell short.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For India, Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 4 wickets<\/strong>, while Harshit Rana added 3<\/strong> to dismantle the South African lineup. In the end, South Africa fell 17 runs short, finishing at 332\/10 with 4 balls to spare<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The match was highlighted by Kohli\u2019s record-breaking century, which now makes him the player with the most international hundreds in a single format<\/strong>, further cementing his legacy as one of the modern greats of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India\u2019s solid batting depth, combined with incisive bowling performances from Kuldeep and Harshit, ensured a memorable start to the series, giving the home side confidence ahead of the second ODI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Maverick.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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