In the first ODI between India and South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, fans were treated to an unforgettable moment when Virat Kohli celebrated a wicket with his trademark intensity. The atmosphere during this match was absolutely electric, and Kohli’s exuberant reaction only added to the excitement of the game. Watch here: We all missed this version of Virat Kohli 🥵pic.twitter.com/BYohtNp71m — Dive (@crickohlic) November 30, 2025 South Africa Push Hard, but India Stay Calm and in Control South Africa fought hard in their chase, even after a shaky start. They found themselves in a tough spot at 11/3, largely due to Harshit Rana’s brilliant opening spell. He was able to find movement, apply pressure, and consistently break partnerships. At 130/5, it looked like India had the match firmly in their control. Also Read | Ben Stokes - Salary, Income Sources & Net Worth - 2025 But then, Marco Jansen stepped up and began to attack right from his first over. His aggressive batting shifted the momentum as he confidently took on both spin and pace bowlers. On the other end, Matthew Breetzke played a calm and smart innings, providing much-needed stability. Their partnership of 97 runs off just 69 balls suddenly put India on the back foot, especially with the dew making it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball. Just when it seemed like South Africa might steal the match, Kuldeep Yadav made a crucial breakthrough by dismissing both well-set batters, giving India a much-needed breather. But the visitors weren’t ready to give up. Corbin Bosch kept the chase alive with some clean, powerful hitting, forcing India to stay sharp in the closing overs. Despite the challenging conditions, India held their nerve, bowled tight lines in the final overs, and protected their lead. Their disciplined finish secured a thrilling victory by 17 runs, capping off an exhilarating first ODI in Ranchi.