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India vs SA 3rd ODI: Jaiswal 116*, Kohli 65* Seal 2-1 Series Win

Team India lifting the ODI Series Trophy vs South Africa
Team India celebrates ODI series victory over South Africa.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s maiden ton and Virat Kohli’s aggressive finish seal a dominant 9-wicket victory in the decider.
Visakhapatnam • Cricket • December 6, 2025

The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium witnessed a spectacle of pure dominance today as Team India dismantled South Africa by 9 wickets to claim the ODI series 2-1. In a match billed as the ultimate decider, the hosts turned up with clinical precision, chasing down a target of 271 with plenty of overs to spare. While young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal announced his arrival on the big stage with a maiden century (116*), it was the vintage aggression of Virat Kohli that stole the headlines with his power-packed innings (65*).

The victory was set up earlier in the day by a disciplined bowling effort led by Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav, who shared eight wickets between them. However, the evening belonged entirely to India's top order, who made a mockery of the Proteas' attack under lights.

Kohli: The Aggression Matched by Power

Much had been said about Virat Kohli’s approach leading up to this series, but today, Visakhapatnam saw a version of Kohli that channeled his peak intense years. Walking in after the fall of Rohit Sharma (who scored a fluent 75), Kohli looked like a man on a mission. There was no 'settling in' phase; he was visibly animated and aggressive from ball one, maintaining a strike rate of 144.44.

Fans and commentators were buzzing about Kohli's demeanor—what some termed "Virat Profance"—a mix of intense passion and high-performance aggression. Scoring an unbeaten 65 off just 45 balls, an innings studded with 6 fours and 3 massive sixes, Kohli finished the match with trademark aggression. The sheer speed of his run-scoring ensured the target was dismantled in under 40 overs, sending a strong message ahead of future tournaments.

Jaiswal’s Record-Breaking Ton

While Kohli provided the power finish, the cornerstone of the chase was laid by the young prodigy, Yashasvi Jaiswal. Opening the batting with Rohit Sharma, Jaiswal showed maturity beyond his years. He weathered the early storm from Marco Jansen before unleashing his full repertoire of shots. His innings of 116 not out off 121 balls was a masterclass in pacing an ODI innings, combining solid defense with explosive lofted drives.

His partnership of 155 with Rohit Sharma completely demoralized the South African bowling unit, ensuring that the result was never in doubt.

South Africa’s Collapse

Earlier, **India won the toss** and elected to field first. This strategic decision by the captain was instantly validated. South Africa started strongly when Quinton de Kock was at the crease. De Kock played a lone hand, scoring a brilliant 106 runs off 89 balls, but he received little support from the other end. The middle order crumbled against the spin wizardry of Kuldeep Yadav, who spun a web around the batters, taking 4 for 41. Prasidh Krishna (4/66) also returned exceptional figures, cleaning up the tail with searing pace. South Africa was bowled out for 270 in 47.5 overs.

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