India produced a near-perfect performance in Visakhapatnam to defeat South Africa by 9 wickets and secure the ODI series 2–1. After losing the second ODI in Raipur, India bounced back strongly, chasing down 270 in just 39.5 overs.
This victory marks one of India’s most clinical run-chases in recent ODI history — built on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s maiden ODI century, Rohit Sharma’s fluent 75, and Virat Kohli’s explosive 65*.
Match Summary – 3rd ODI, Vizag
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 270 all out (47.5 overs) |
| India | 271/1 (39.5 overs) |
| Result | India won by 9 wickets |
| Series | India win ODI series 2–1 |
South Africa Tour of India 2025 ODI Series Recap
| Match | Venue | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Ranchi | India won by 17 runs |
| 2nd ODI | Raipur | South Africa won by 4 wickets |
| 3rd ODI | Vizag | India won by 9 wickets |
Key Performers
India
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 116 (121)*
Maiden ODI 100 | 12 fours, 2 sixes - Rohit Sharma – 75 (73)
Fluent, attacking knock - Virat Kohli – 65 (45)*
Finished the chase in style with back-to-back boundaries
India Bowling
- Kuldeep Yadav – 4/41 (10)
- Prasidh Krishna – 4/66 (9.5)
- Ravindra Jadeja – 1/50 (9)
How the Match Unfolded
South Africa’s Innings – de Kock’s Lone Battle
Quinton de Kock anchored the visitors’ innings with a brilliant 106 off 89 balls, showcasing authority through his 8 fours and 6 sixes. However, he lacked sustained support:
- Temba Bavuma contributed 48 (67)
- Breetzke added quick 24 (23)
- Dewald Brevis hit 29 (29)
But regular wickets in the middle overs derailed momentum.
Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna were exceptional, sharing 8 wickets, ensuring South Africa were bowled out before completing their 50 overs.
India’s Chase – A Masterclass in Control and Power
Rohit + Jaiswal = 155-run opening stand
Rohit and Jaiswal took their time early, respecting good deliveries. Once set, both opened up:
- Rohit’s trademark pulls
- Jaiswal’s elegant drives and controlled aggression
India reached 150/0, completely dominating the chase.
Jaiswal Creates History
Yashasvi Jaiswal brought up:
- His maiden ODI century
- Hundreds in all three international formats
- Became one of the youngest Indians to achieve this milestone
His celebration — helmet off, punch in the air — reflected relief and pride.
Enter Virat Kohli – The Finisher
Fresh off two back-to-back centuries in the series, Kohli walked in at 155/1 and immediately controlled the chase:
- Reached 50 from just 40 balls
- Hit 6 fours and 3 sixes
- Finished the match with two stunning boundaries off Ngidi
India sealed victory with 61 balls left.
Partnership Summary
| Wicket | Batters | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jaiswal – Rohit | 155 | 155 |
| 2nd | Jaiswal – Kohli | 116* | 84 |
Final Result: INDIA WIN THE ODI SERIES 2–1
What This Win Means for India
- New opening star Jaiswal continues to rise across formats.
- Rohit Sharma shows he’s still an elite ODI opener.
- Kohli proves his consistency with yet another high-impact knock.
- Kuldeep Yadav reaffirms his status as a match-winner.
- Prasidh Krishna gets rewarded for disciplined pace bowling.
This performance provides momentum as India now prepares for the five-match T20I series, starting December 9 in Cuttack.
Conclusion
India’s 9-wicket victory in the series decider was a commanding statement. From disciplined bowling to an authoritative batting display, the team dominated every phase of the match.
With young talents like Jaiswal stepping up and legends like Kohli and Rohit Sharma continuing to deliver, Indian cricket looks set for a strong finish to 2025.
