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India vs South Africa LIVE Score 1st ODI: Virat Kohli enters T20 mode, unleashes carnage on SA after completing 52nd ton

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IND vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli brought up his 52nd century in emphatic fashion, prompting a fan to breach security and rush onto the field to fall at his feet. Washington Sundar fell amid mounting pressure, bringing KL Rahul to the crease to join Virat Kohli to a roaring Ranchi reception. Earlier, Dewald Brevis pulled off a stunning diving catch to dismiss his CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, while Kohli remained composed at the other end. Before that, Rohit Sharma turned down Kohli’s suggestion for a DRS and walked off after a fluent fifty, ending a promising knock prematurely.

Virat Kohli smashed Corbin Bosch for a six to reach his half-century in style, delivering a sensational knock, while head coach Gautam Gambhir applauded his efforts from the dugout. Rohit Sharma also reached the mark with a single here as the two stalwarts are punishing the Proteas bowlers here.

Kohli and Rohit did what they do best: packing the stands on a blockbuster Sunday afternoon in Ranchi. Kohli looks in outrageous touch, clearing the ropes at will and racing to a 100-run stand with Rohit. At the other end, Rohit, steady to begin with, has started to shift gears as well.

Rohit soon found his timing, forcing Marco Jansen onto the back foot with two crisp boundaries. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal had given India a brisk start before Nandre Burger cut his innings short, bringing Kohli to the crease alongside Rohit. South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl in the opening ODI, sending India in first. Ruturaj Gaikwad is set to bat in the middle order, while KL Rahul leads the side as they look to reset after the Test series defeat.

India vs South Africa 1st ODI playing XI

India playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna

South Africa Playing XI: Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman

India vs South Africa 1st ODI Highlights:

– Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI century, first since February; India 233/4 in 37.5 overs.

– Dewald Brevis produced a breathtaking diving catch to send his CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad packing.

– Rohit Sharma departed for a well-made half-century as he declined Virat Kohli’s call to opt for DRS.

– Rohit Sharma hit his 60th half-century. India 145/1 in 18.5 overs vs South Africa in Ranchi

– Virat Kohli brought up his half-century in style with a six off Corbin Bosch, earning applause from head coach Gautam Gambhir.

– Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have stamped their authority over the Proteas bowlers as India reached 80/1 in 10 overs.

– Yashasvi Jaiswal provided India with a brisk start, but his innings was curtailed by Nandre Burger for 18.

– Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed the first ball of the match for a boundary.

– South Africa elected to bowl first, handing India the task of setting a target.