Team India delivered a statement performance in the third and final One Day International (ODI) against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, securing a dominant 9-wicket victory to seal the series 2-1. The comprehensive win on Friday, December 5, 2025, capped off an exciting series and reinforced India’s strength in home conditions.
Match Summary
In a series decider where the toss was a key talking point due to potential dew, India’s captain KL Rahul finally broke the team’s incredible 20-match losing streak with the coin and, unsurprisingly, elected to field first.
South Africa Innings: 270 all out (47.5 overs)
The Proteas set a target of 271, with Quinton de Kock scoring a century, but the Indian bowlers managed to keep the run rate in check and took wickets at regular intervals. South Africa was eventually bowled out for 270, a total that proved insufficient on the day.
India Innings: 271/1 (39.5 overs)
India’s chase was a masterclass in controlled aggression. The top order made light work of the target, reaching it with a commanding 9 wickets in hand and over 10 overs to spare.
Key Performances & Talking Points
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Century: The young opener played a superb innings, scoring a vital century that laid a rock-solid foundation for the chase.