3 moments that generated a buzz in IND vs SA 2025 3rd ODI ft. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli in action. (Pic:X/@BCCI)
Virat Kohli in action. (Pic:X/@BCCI)

India claimed a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, in the third and final ODI of the series on Saturday, December 6. The Men in Blue chased down the 271-run target in 39.5 overs to seal the series 2-1.

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India finally won the toss after losing it 20 times on the trot in ODIs. After being asked to bat first, the Proteas were bundled out for 271. Quinton de Kock hit a stunning century for the visitors, scoring 106 runs off 89 balls.

Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna took four wickets each. India chased the target without much trouble. Openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal set the tone with a fantastic 155-run stand for the opening wicket.

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While Sharma departed after a well-made 75 off 73, Jaiswal notched up his maiden ODI century. The southpaw remained unbeaten on 116 from 121 deliveries and was named the Player of the Match.

Virat Kohli extended his purple patch, staying not out on 65 from 45 balls. Kohli had a dream series, finishing with two centuries and one unbeaten half-century. He was adjudged the Player of the Series for his sensational batting exploits.

Here, we take a look at three moments from the match that generated a buzz among fans.

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#1 Virat Kohli plays an audacious no-look shot for a six

Virat Kohli's imperious run had been a big talking point throughout the series. He delivered another wonderful performance. He struck three sixes and six fours in the deciding fixture, playing at an impressive strike rate of 144.44.

The shot that grabbed the most attention came on the final ball of the 34th over. Pacer Corbin Bosch dished out a back-of-length delivery to finish the over.

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Kohli sent the ball over the long-on fence for a maximum with a glorious no-look shot. You can watch the video of the six below:

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#2 Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav celebrate Corbin Bosch with a couple dance

Virat Kohli was seen in a jovial mood during the third ODI. He even broke into a couple dance with Kuldeep Yadav after the dismissal of Corbin Bosch.

The left-arm spinner got Bosch caught and bowled with a googly in the 43rd over. After the wicket, Kohli ran towards Kuldeep and the two celebrated with a small dance.

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#3 Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav get involved in hilarious DRS banter during India's bowling

Former captain Rohit Sharma's gestures had fans in splits as he hilariously denied Kuldeep Yadav's DRS request in the 43rd over. The spinner appealed for LBW against Lungi Ngidi.

Sharma, who was standing at slips, was seen laughing when Kuldeep tried to persuade skipper KL Rahul into taking a review. You can watch the veteran batter's response to the bowler's appeal below:

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India and South Africa will now compete in a five-match T20I series. The opening encounter takes place at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, on Tuesday, December 9.

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