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India kicked off the ODI series against South Africa under the weight of scrutiny, following a 2–0 loss in the preceding Test series. With regular captain Shubman Gill sidelined, the team faced early challenges but displayed poise and resilience, clinching a 17-run win in the opening match of the three-game series in Ranchi. IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma and Virat …

India kicked off the ODI series against South Africa under the weight of scrutiny, following a 2–0 loss in the preceding Test series. With regular captain Shubman Gill sidelined, the team faced early challenges but displayed poise and resilience, clinching a 17-run win in the opening match of the three-game series in Ranchi. IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma and Virat …

Harshit Rana delivered his most defining performance yet in the opening ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. Under pressure after months of scrutiny, the young pacer responded with raw pace, accuracy and intent. His spell not only broke South Africa’s early resistance but also shifted the momentum firmly towards India. But it was his emotional, fiery send-off to Dewald Brevis …

Rohit Sharma’s emotional reaction to Virat Kohli’s 52nd ODI century in Ranchi turned into one of the most cherished highlights of the night, capturing the warmth and deep trust that defines the duo’s long partnership. Rohit Sharma’s delightful reaction goes viral after Virat Kohli reaches his Ranchi hundred As soon as Kohli raised his bat, Rohit was seen in the …

Virat Kohli produced a vintage masterclass in the 1st ODI of three-game series against South Africa in Ranchi, lighting up the stadium with a majestic century that showcased touch, timing, and temperament. Just as he completed his 52nd ODI hundred, the electrifying atmosphere turned chaotic as an unexpected interruption unfolded at the centre. A fan breached security and sprinted across …

It was the kind of evening Ranchi had been waiting for, a full stadium a high-stakes ODI, and Virat Kohli walking out early with India under mild pressure. The 37-year-old stepped in during the fourth over after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s early departure, immediately taking charge with a crisp boundary to third man. His bat flowed with the ease of old, stitching …

Rohit Sharma added another monumental chapter to his glittering legacy during the opening ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. In a performance that blended authority with artistry, the India former captain shattered one of limited-overs cricket’s most iconic record to surpass Shahid Afridi’s long-standing mark. IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma breaks Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi’s ODI world record with a masterclass …

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma is absent from the first ODI of the three-match series against India at Ranchi’s JSCA International Stadium, with Aiden Markram stepping in as stand-in skipper after South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first. Why Temba Bavuma is not playing today’s match against India? Bavuma, who led South Africa to their first Test …

After participating in all 14 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), South Africa’s veteran batter Faf du Plessis has this time decided to opt out of the tournament. He will be not be registering for the IPL 2026 auction, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 17. Why Faf du Plessis has pulled himself out of IPL …

After a bruising 0–2 Test series whitewash at home, India gets a chance to reset in the white‑ball format as they host South Africa in a three‑match ODI series starting November 30, 2025. This is the 50‑over leg of South Africa’s 2025–26 tour of India, which also includes two Tests and five T20Is, and comes at a crucial time for …