India won the ODI series against South Africa 2-1 after a dominant knock from Yashasvi Jaiswal.
India delivered a comprehensive performance to defeat South Africa by nine wickets in the third ODI at Visakhapatnam, securing a series victory with a stunning display of batting prowess. After restricting the visitors to a modest 270, the Indian openers launched a breathtaking chase that was completed with more than ten overs to spare.
South Africa’s innings was built almost entirely around a brilliant century from Quinton de Kock. The wicketkeeper-batter, playing with characteristic flair, struck 106 runs off just 89 balls, including eight fours and six sixes. He found solid support from captain Temba Bavuma (48 off 67), with the pair adding 113 runs for the second wicket to lay a stable foundation.
However, once their partnership was broken by Ravindra Jadeja, the Indian bowlers seized control. Prasidh Krishna, despite being expensive, was the chief destroyer, claiming four crucial wickets including de Kock and Aiden Markram.
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The ever-reliable Kuldeep Yadav provided the perfect foil, weaving his spin magic to dismantle the middle and lower order with figures of 4 for 41. From a promising 168 for 2, South Africa collapsed, losing their last eight wickets for just 102 runs.
India Flay Easy Target of 271 Runs
Facing a target of 271, India’s response was nothing short of spectacular. The chase was led by a sublime 155-run opening partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma. Sharma set the aggressive tone, scoring 75 off 73 balls with seven fours and three sixes.
After his dismissal, Jaiswal assumed the anchor role, meticulously crafting an unbeaten 116 from 121 deliveries, his innings a blend of patience and elegant stroke play.
Virat Kohli then provided the finishing flourish, unleashing an aggressive 65 not out from just 45 balls to race the team over the line. The South African bowlers had no answers on a placid pitch, with their attack being dispatched to all parts of the ground in a commanding and ruthless batting exhibition.
This victory not only underscores India’s formidable depth in white-ball cricket but also highlights a perfectly executed game plan, combining disciplined bowling with an explosive and calculated chase.
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