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India and South Africa head into the third ODI on December 6, 2025, at Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Stadium with the series poised at 1-1, following a thrilling opener where India defended 299 to win by 17 runs in Ranchi and a high-octane second match where South Africa chased 359 with four wickets and seven balls remaining in Raipur. Virat Kohli‘s 52nd …

Harbhajan Singh firmly defends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s place in the 2027 ODI World Cup, criticizing critics without significant achievements who question the future of the Indian cricket legends. The former India spinner expressed his admiration for the duo’s ongoing performances and leadership, stressing that both players remain vital to India’s ODI plans and are setting an example for …

India‘s cricket grounds have hosted some of the most pulse-pounding ODI run chases, where batters have rewritten records under intense pressure. These encounters highlight bold strokeplay and tactical acumen, captivating audiences across the nation. Among the elite list, South Africa‘s recent heroics in Raipur stand tall alongside historic Indian triumphs and Australia‘s daring efforts.  From last-ball finishes to massive partnerships, …

The second ODI in Raipur turned into a high-scoring thriller, but it was South Africa who walked away with one of their greatest away wins in ODI history. Chasing a stiff target of 359 vs India, the Proteas displayed remarkable composure under lights as dew made India’s task increasingly difficult. Aiden Markram led from the front with a superb century, …

India’s imposing 358 in Raipur set the stage for another high-intensity ODI battle, backed by centuries from Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. South Africa, bruised from the opening defeat, walked out chasing 359 with pressure hanging over every over. India began strongly with quick strikes from Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna, but Aiden Markram steadied the visitors with remarkable poise. …

In the second ODI of South Africa’s tour of India at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on December 3, 2025, India posted a formidable 358/5 after South Africa opted to field first. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with his 84th international century—a masterful 102 off 93 balls featuring seven fours and two sixes—his 53rd ODI ton and second …

Virat Kohli once again lit up Indian cricket with a remarkable display of consistency and class, scoring back-to-back centuries at the age of 37. His latest hundred in Raipur, a fluent 102 off 90 balls, pushed his tally to 84 international centuries and reaffirmed his status as the greatest modern-day ODI batter. The century followed his match-winning ton in Ranchi, …

India dominated South Africa in the 2nd ODI at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on December 3, 2025, progressing towards a big total after the Proteas won the toss and elected to field. Virat Kohli smashed his 53rd ODI century—102 off 93 balls with seven fours and two sixes—marking back-to-back hundreds following his 135 in the Ranchi …

India holds a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against South Africa after a thrilling 17-run victory in the Ranchi opener, where Virat Kohli’s masterful 135 propelled them to 349/8 before the bowlers held firm. The second ODI at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday (December 3) promises another high-stakes clash, with the hosts aiming …

India and South Africa face off in the 2nd ODI on Wednesday (December 3), at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, with the home team aiming to wrap up the series after their thrilling win in Ranchi. KL Rahul’s side enters confident, boosted by Virat Kohli’s match-winning 135 and Rohit Sharma’s steady 57, which powered India …