The first ODI between India and South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi was packed with excitement, but one moment truly stole the show towards the end. As India fought hard to defend their total, Rohit Sharma made an astonishing catch that sent the crowd into a frenzy. His reaction quickly went viral, capturing a blend of joy, relief, and sheer excitement. This moment became even more memorable as India clinched the match by 17 runs, marking a fantastic start to the South Africa tour of India 2025. Watch here: Rohit 😭😭🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/xLr0ICQoaW — Sunny #SackGG (@Cricketkibaat01) November 30, 2025 Rohit Sharma’s reaction after taking the catch. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/aspXp78jzd — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 30, 2025 South Africa Fight Back but India Hold Their Nerve South Africa put up a valiant effort in their chase, even after a rocky beginning. India had them reeling at 11/3, thanks to Harshit Rana’s exceptional spell with the new ball. He found movement, applied pressure, and consistently broke partnerships. The visitors found themselves in a tough spot at 130/5, and at that point, India seemed to have the match firmly in their grasp. Also Read | Rohit Sharma Overtakes Shahid Afridi for Most ODI Sixes However, the tide turned when Marco Jansen stepped in and started attacking from his very first over. His aggressive knock shifted the momentum as he confidently took on both spin and pace. Meanwhile, Matthew Breetzke played a composed and intelligent innings, providing stability at the other end. Their partnership of 97 runs off just 69 balls suddenly put India on the back foot, especially with the dew making it tricky for bowlers to grip the ball. Just when it looked like South Africa might snatch the match away, Kuldeep Yadav struck with a vital breakthrough, dismissing both well-set batters and giving India a much-needed breather. But the visitors weren’t ready to back down. Corbin Bosch kept the chase alive with some clean, powerful hitting, forcing India to stay sharp in the closing overs. Despite the tough conditions, India maintained their composure, bowled tight lines in the final overs, and safeguarded their lead. Their disciplined finish secured a thrilling victory by 17 runs, wrapping up an exhilarating first ODI in Ranchi.