Sport|CricketJaiswal ton, Kohli’s form help India beat South Africa in ODI seriesKohli wins player of the series award as India win by 9 wickets and 10 overs to spare in the third ODI of the series.

Sports Update: India vs South Africa ODI Series

India secured a 2-1 victory in the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against South Africa, concluded on Sat, Dec 6, 2025, in Visakhapatnam. This win marked a notable return to form for Virat Kohli, who was awarded the player of the series trophy.

Virat Kohli scored a total of 302 runs, including two centuries and an unbeaten half-century, averaging 151 runs in the series. Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved his maiden ODI century, contributing significantly to India's victory in the decisive match. Rohit Sharma added 75 runs, reaching the milestone of 20,000 international runs during the series. The Indian bowling unit, led by Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna, who each took four wickets, restricted South Africa to 270 runs in the final match.

India's successful chase of 271 was set up by Jaiswal's century and Sharma's 75, with Kohli scoring 65 off 45 balls, ensuring the series-clinching victory.

South Africa's innings was highlighted by Quinton de Kock's 106 off 89 balls, supported by Temba Bavuma, who scored 48. However, the team experienced a batting collapse after a promising start.

Virat Kohli expressed satisfaction with his performance, emphasizing the importance of maintaining personal standards and confidence in contributing to the team's success. He acknowledged the challenges faced during periods of self-doubt, highlighting the mental aspects of the game.

The two teams are set to compete in a series of five T20 matches commencing on Tuesday in Cuttack.

Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his century [Mahesh Kumar A/AP]

Virat Kohli shone with the bat in the ODI series against South Africa [AFP]

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.