IND vs SA 2025: Most runs, most wickets after 1st ODI, Ranchi

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Published at :November 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM

Modified at :November 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM

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India beat South Africa by 17 runs in the first IND vs SA ODI in Ranchi.

The Indian Cricket Team and the South African Cricket Team were up against each other in the first match of the three-match ODI series. The opening game between the two teams took place at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.

India, who were asked to bat, had a great outing with the bat. Yashasvi Jaiswal (18) lost his wicket early but it was Virat Kohli (135) and Rohit Sharma who took over the centre stage, adding 136 runs for the second wicket. They batted brilliantly, putting the opposition under massive pressure.

In the end, KL Rahul (60) and Ravindra Jadeja (32) batted well and took India to the total of a total of 349. With the ball then, India then had a sensational start with Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh picking three wickets to leave South Africa at 11/3.

Matthew Breetzke (78) held the one end, while Tony Se Zorzi (39) and Dewald Brevis (37) supported him brilliantly. Marco Jansen (70) then put India under pressure along with Breetzke as they added 97 runs but Kuldeep Yadav removed both to bring India back in the game.

Corbin Bosch (67) fought hard with his fifty but Kuldeep picked a four-fer, while Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh bagged three wickets each as India beat South Africa by 17 runs in the first ODI to take a lead of 1-0 in the series.

IND vs SA 2025: Most runs

Virat Kohli scores his 52nd century in ODIs, breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record — Virat Kohli in Ranchi (Image Source: BCCI)

India’s Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer of the ODI series with 135 runs, followed by Matthew Breetzke with 72 runs. Marco Jansen (71), Corbin Bosch (67) and KL Rahul (60) are next on the list

Top 5 leading run-scorers of the IND vs SA three-match ODI series 2025:

Virat Kohli (India) – 135 runs
Matthew Breetzke (South Africa) – 72 runs
Marco Jansen (South Africa) – 70 runs
Corbin Bosch (South Africa) – 62 runs
KL Rahul (India) – 60 runs

IND vs SA 2025: Most wickets

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav is at the top of the list with four wickets followed by Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh at second and third spots with three wickets. The South African duo of Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger are next with two scalps each.

Top 5 leading wicket-takers of the IND vs SA three-match ODI series 2025:

Kuldeep Yadav (India)- 4 wickets
Harshit Rana (India)- 3 wickets
Arshdeep Singh (India) – 3 wickets
Ottneil Baartman (South Africa) – 2 wickets
Nandre Burger (South Africa) – 2 wickets

Who won the IND vs SA first ODI?

India defeated South Africa in the first IND vs SA ODI.

Who is the leading wicket-taker in the IND vs SA series?

Kuldeep Yadav is the leading wicket-taker of the IND vs SA ODI series with four wickets.

Who is the leading run-getter in the IND vs SA series?

Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter of the IND vs SA ODI series with 135 runs.

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