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  Rohit Sharma's viral reaction to Virat Kohli’s 52nd ODI ton steals spotlight in first ODI vs SA

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 18:44 IST

  Rohit Sharma’s animated, viral reaction to Virat Kohli’s record 52nd ODI century lit up the Ranchi ODI. Kohli scored 135, added a 136-run stand with Rohit, and the pair also broke the Tendulkar-Dravid record by playing their 392nd match together.

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  Fan in Ranchi falls on Virat Kohli's feet after his record-breaking 83rd century in ODI: Watch

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 17:46 IST

  Virat Kohli’s 135 in Ranchi, highlighted by his record-breaking 83rd ODI century, thrilled the crowd and even drew a fan to fall at his feet. His 136-run stand with Rohit Sharma powered India to 349, with Kohli smashing 11 fours and seven sixes before falling to Burger.

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  Virat Kohli breaks Ricky Ponting's world record with phenomenal knock vs South Africa in Ranchi

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 17:28 IST

  Virat Kohli's knock of 135 runs in the first ODI against South Africa, included seven sixes. With that, he broke Ricky Ponting's long-standing record for most sixes at number 3 in international cricket. Courtesy of his knock, India posted 349 runs in the first innings.

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  Dewald Brevis' stunner ruins Ruturaj Gaikwad's return to India ODI team: Watch

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 16:11 IST

  Dewald Brevis pulled off a stunning one-handed catch at backward point, diving to his right to grab Ruturaj Gaikwad’s firm drive off Baartman. Standing closer than usual, his quick reflexes turned a crisp shot into a crucial wicket, leaving the crowd in awe.

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  Why are Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer not playing for India vs South Africa in first ODI?

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 14:17 IST

  The ODI series between India and South Africa got underway today at the JSCA International cricket stadium in Ranchi. India are playing without their captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer not only in the first ODI but for the entire series. Here's the reason:

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  IND vs SA 1st ODI: India's rotten luck with toss continues as SA opt to field; no Pant for hosts

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 13:48 IST

  South Africa extended India's ODI toss-losing streak to 19 as Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to field in the first of the three matches in Ranchi on Sunday. KL Rahul returned to the leadership role for India after almost two years, while Temba Bavuma rested for the Proteas for the opener.

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  IND vs SA 1st ODI Highlights: India seal thrilling win in final over, Bosch's effort goes in vain

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 23:28 IST

  IND vs SA 1st ODI Live Cricket Score: India defeated South Africa by 17 runs at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. Virat Kohli's century propelled the hosts to a total of 349 runs on the board. South Africa batters looked in good touch, but couldn't take the team home.

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  IND vs SA 1st ODI pitch report: How will surface at JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi play?

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 10:06 IST

  ODI cricket will return to Ranchi, the home of former Indian captain MS Dhoni, after more than three years, with India set to take on South Africa in the series opener on Sunday. South Africa have the momentum, following the historic 2-0 win, but India will hope that the change of format helps them.

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  IND vs SA: India's predicted playing XI for first ODI, will Ruturaj Gaikwad play?

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 21:10 IST

  The ODI series between India and South Africa is set to get underway on Sunday, November 30. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be back in action for India. But who will replace Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, who have been ruled out of the series? Here's India's possible playing XI;

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  IND vs SA ODI squad comparison: Rohit-Jaiswal vs Markram-De Kock, which openers have better stats?

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 20:10 IST

  India and South Africa will renew their rivalry in ODI cricket, starting from tomorrow as the first of the three-match series is set to be played in Ranchi. Ahead of the clash, let us have a look at how their openers have fared so far in the format.

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  KL Rahul addresses India's spin trouble in Tests, doesn't have definite answers to problems

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 17:21 IST

  India were blanked by South Africa recently in the two-match Test series, winning in Kolkata and Guwahati. The visitors exposed the Indian batters' lack of ability to play spin and KL Rahul was also asked about the same ahead of the first ODI. Here's what he had to say:

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  India vs South Africa Live: When and where to watch ODI series on TV and streaming in India?

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 15:12 IST

  The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa will begin on November 30, with the first match slated to be played at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. The series holds extreme importance to the Indian team, given they lost the ODI series to Australia last month and Tests to South Africa.

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  KL Rahul won't be playing at number 5 in ODI series vs South Africa, confirms his batting number

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 15:03 IST

  KL Rahul will bat at number six in the ODI series vs South Africa, continuing his role from the Champions Trophy. Despite stronger stats at five, the management backs him as a finisher. Final XI isn’t confirmed, but his position is set.

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  Virat Kohli set to become the first cricketer ever to record major ODI milestone in series vs SA

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 16:04 IST

  Virat Kohli is just 64 runs away from becoming the first player to reach 10,000 runs in bilateral ODIs and could achieve the landmark in the South Africa series. He also has a chance to surpass Sachin Tendulkar for most centuries in a single format.

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  Rohit Sharma on course to break Shahid Afridi's world record in ODI series vs South Africa

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 12:09 IST

  Rohit Sharma enters the South Africa ODI series needing three sixes to break Shahid Afridi’s record for most ODI sixes. With eight more across the series, he could also become the first player to reach 650 international sixes.

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  Virat Kohli set to join Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis in elite record list

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 10:32 IST

  Virat Kohli is just one 50+s score away from reaching 100 at home across formats, putting him on the verge of joining Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Jacques Kallis in an elite list, with the milestone possible in the upcoming South Africa series.

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  Which Sachin Tendulkar record could Virat Kohli break in ODI series vs South Africa?

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 8:45 IST

  Virat Kohli, just one century shy of breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most centuries in a single format. He aims to continue his strong form from the Australia series as India faces South Africa in three ODIs starting November 30.

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  Morne Morkel distances himself from team selection after humiliating Test series defeat to SA

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 6:23 IST

  Morne Morkel clarified he had no role in India’s Test selections after the 0–2 loss to South Africa, urging focus on the ODI series in Ranchi. He backed young pacers Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to use the three-match run as a key opportunity.

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  India coach provides update on Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer's fitness ahead of ODI series

  Cricket | November 28, 2025 22:35 IST

  Shubman Gill suffered neck injury during the Test series vs South Africa while Shreyas Iyer for injured earlier during the Australia tour. Both players have been ruled out of the ODI series vs South Africa but are told to be recovering well.

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  How have Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli performed against South Africa in ODIs?

  Cricket | November 28, 2025 18:25 IST

  Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be back in action on Sunday with the ODI series against South Africa getting underway in Ranchi. Here'ws how the star duo have performed against the Proteas in the 50-over format of the game?