India clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1 after defeating South Africa by nine wickets in the final ODI at Visakhapatnam. Quinton de Kock’s refined 106 off 89 balls set up a competitive 270-run total, but India’s top order dominated the chase with remarkable ease.
Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with an unbeaten maiden ODI century, scoring 116 off 121 balls, while skipper Rohit Sharma provided a solid 75 off 73 deliveries during a 155-run opening stand. Virat Kohli added a fluent 65 off 45 balls, ensuring a smooth finish as India reached 271/1 in just 39.5 overs.**
Earlier, disciplined bowling spells from Prasidh Krishna (4/66) and Kuldeep Yadav (4/41) restricted South Africa despite De Kock’s counter-attacking ton. Prasidh’s brilliant second spell swung the momentum India’s way as he dismissed Breetzke, Markram and De Kock in quick succession, breaking the visitors’ backbone.
With this commanding win, India wrapped up the series in front of a 27,000-strong Vizag crowd. Jaiswal’s composed acceleration, Rohit’s milestone of surpassing 20,000 international runs, and Kohli’s assured finishing touch highlighted India’s dominance as South Africa fell short despite a promising start.
