India beat South Africa by 17 runs in a high-scoring thriller at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, on Sunday, November 30. The Men in Blue took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series with the victory.The Proteas won the toss and chose to field first. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal lost his wicket in the fourth over after scoring 18 runs off 16 balls. While South Africa made early inroads, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's splendid knocks tilted the momentum in the home team's favor.The two senior batters formed a 136-run partnership from 109 balls for the second wicket. Kohli notched up his 52nd ODI century, scoring 135 off 120 balls. Sharma, on the other hand, departed after a well-made 57 off 51 deliveries.Stand-in skipper KL Rahul also produced an impactful batting display, recording his 19th half-century in the format. He contributed 60 runs from 56 balls, while senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja played a 32-run cameo in just 20 balls.The side finished on 349/8 after 50 overs. Marco Jansen, Nandre Burger, Corbin Bosch and Ottneil Baartman took two wickets apiece.South Africa were off to a shaky start in the run chase, losing three wickets within the first five overs. They bounced back once the dew factor came into play asMatthew Breetzke (72 off 80), Marco Jansen (70 off 39) and Corbin Bosch (67 off 51) hit impressive half-centuries, albeit in a losing cause as the visitors were bowled out for 332 in 49.2 overs.Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked up four wickets, while pacer Harshit Rana bagged three scalps. Kohli was adjudged the Player of the Match for his stunning century.Here, we take a look at three moments that generated a buzz among fans in the high-octane clash.#1 Dewald Brevis takes a one-handed stunner to dismiss Ruturaj GaikwadRuturaj Gaikwad returned to India's ODI playing XI after two years. However, he failed to get a big score on his return, perishing after scoring eight runs from 14 balls.Dewald Brevis plucked out a sensational catch to end Gaikwad's stay at the crease. On the third ball of the 27th over, the right-handed batter played a drive off the bowling of Ottneil Baartman.He couldn't keep it down, and the ball went in the air towards the backward point region. It was hit quite firmly, but Brevis came up with an excellent fielding effort, taking a terrific one-handed catch.Interestingly, Gaikwad took Brevis' catch in the run chase. The swashbuckling batter scored 37 runs from 28 balls before getting caught at sweeper cover off Harshit Rana's bowling.#2 KL Rahul plays an incredible reverse scoop against Marco JansenKL Rahul walked out to bat at No. 6. He took some time before playing the big shots, but ultimately managed to finish with a good strike rate of 107.14.The shot that grabbed the most attention came on the fourth ball of the 49th over. Marco Jansen bowled a full-length outside the off stump. The Indian skipper countered it with a smart reverse scoop to send the ball over the fence for a maximum.#3 Kuldeep Yadav brings India back into the game with twin strikesMatthew Breetzke and Marco Jansen put South Africa in a commanding position with a crucial 97-run stand from 69 balls for the sixth wicket. However, Kuldeep Yadav did the trick for the hosts, sending both the well-set batters back in the same over.Jansen was the first one to be dismissed. He went for the pull shot but was caught by Ravindra Jadeja at deep mid-wicket in the 34th over. Breetzke also lost his wicket playing a big shot. He was caught at long-on by Virat Kohli.India and South Africa will now lock horns at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, on Wednesday, December 3.