Ind vs SA 1st ODI takeaways - Virat Kohli in his comfort zone
The big talking points from India's win against South Africa in the 1st ODI in Ranchi
30/11Result
1st ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of India at Ranchi, Nov 30 2025
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![India]( "India")
349/8 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
332 (49.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
30/11Result
1st ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of India at Ranchi, Nov 30 2025
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![India]( "India")
349/8 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
332 (49.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Ind vs SA - Saba Karim - Tilak Varma right player to replace Shreyas Iyer at No 4
He believes there is no room for Rishabh Pant at this stage
IND vs SA - Saba Karim - Expect Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to do well in home series
The former India wicketkeeper also felt that playing just one format would be tough for the two
Ind vs SA, 1st ODI - Sitanshu Kotak - We don't need to talk about Kohli's future
India's batting coach says the 2027 World Cup is still two years away and Kohli was doing well with his performances and fitness levels
Ind vs SA - Rahul: 'Senior players make dressing room feel more confident'
KL Rahul on the return of Rohit, Kohli and Jadeja to the dressing room
Match Coverage
All Match NewsHarshit Rana reprimanded, handed demerit point, for Dewald Brevis send off
Harshit Rana had aggressively pointed to the dressing room after getting rid of Dewald Brevis in the first India vs South Africa ODI
Harshit takes the first step in fast bowlers' race for 2027 World Cup
He made the most of the new ball on a flat Ranchi pitch and kept some of the batters guessing with his variety even though he leaked runs
'They are brilliant, and they are performing' - Kotak on Ro-Ko at 2027 World Cup
"I feel such things [about Kohli making it to the 2027 World Cup] shouldn't even be spoken about after the way he plays and performs," Sitanshu Kotak says
Most sixes in ODIs - Rohit breaks Afridi's 15-year record
The India batter went past the mark of 351 ODI sixes against South Africa in Ranchi
Kohli: 'If I'm arriving somewhere I'll arrive at 120%'
Kohli gave a peek into his preparation for ODIs by talking about his visualisation process and how he arrived early in Ranchi to prepare
