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Virat Kohli looked promising with the bat in the first of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa at JSCA Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. The right-handed batter began his innings with a first-ball boundary before continuing his aggressive mode. After a six off Nandre Burger, he welcomed Ottneil Baartman with a maximum in his first over.
The stunning shot came in the 10th over of India’s innings. Baartman bowled a length ball around off stump, and Kohli charged him down the track and created some room to deposit over mid-off, clearly the ropes with pure timing.
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Virat Kohli returned to form against Australia in his last ODI outing, hitting an unbeaten 74 off 81 balls. With that knock, he returned to form after back-to-back ducks.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma steady India after Yashasvi Jaiswal falls early
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma steadied the innings for India after South Africa pacer Nandre Burger dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal, caught behind by Quinton de Kock for 18 (16).
At the time of writing, the Men in Blue were 94/6 after 12 overs, with Kohli (37 off 32) and Rohit (27 off 24) at the crease. The duo would be keen to put on another show after leading India to a nine-wicket win in their previous game in Australia.
Notably, KL Rahul is leading India in the absence of Shubman Gill (neck injury). Apart from Jaiswal, the Men in Blue have also picked Ruturaj Gaikwad in the playing XI. The latter is likely a cover for Shreyas Iyer, who is recovering from an injury he sustained during the Australia tour.
Meanwhile, Aiden Markram is leading the Proteas as regular skipper Temba Bavuma was rested. Prenelan Subrayen has replaced Keshav Maharaj (rested).
The Proteas haven’t won an ODI series in India since the 2015-16 series, when they won by 3-2. India won the last home series against South Africa 2-1 in 2022/23. KL Rahul last led India to a 2-1 away series win in South Africa when the two teams last met in the 2023/24 series.
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