India sealed the ODI series in commanding fashion with a nine-wicket thrashing of South Africa in the decisive third match at Visakhapatnam, showcasing a near-perfect all-round performance. Chasing 271, the hosts cruised home on the back of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s maiden ODI century — an innings marked by exquisite timing, fearless strokeplay, and growing maturity at the top of the order. His fluent ton set the tempo for India’s chase, while Virat Kohli anchored from the other end, compiling his 76th ODI fifty with characteristic control and precision. Rohit Sharma, too, played a vital hand, striking a polished 75 that ensured India never lost momentum.

Earlier in the day, India’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance after South Africa opted to bat. Prasidh Krishna, who had faced criticism for inconsistency in the previous games, produced an impressive comeback. After an erratic new-ball spell, he settled into rhythm and dismantled the Proteas’ middle order with sharp bounce and fuller lengths, finishing with four wickets. Kuldeep Yadav matched him with four scalps of his own, weaving a web of spin that further tightened India’s grip on the innings. Their combined effort restricted South Africa to 270, a total that always felt below par on a batting-friendly surface.

For the visitors, Quinton de Kock stood tall amid the collapse. The veteran opener crafted a superb 106, mixing patience with aggression to keep the scoreboard moving. However, he found little support from the rest of the lineup, as wickets fell at regular intervals thanks to India’s sustained pressure.

In the end, India’s clinical pursuit, powered by Jaiswal’s breakthrough hundred and strong contributions from Rohit and Kohli, underlined the team’s depth and growing confidence ahead of a packed cricketing calendar. The victory also highlighted the management’s faith in emerging talents and the squad’s ability to bounce back strongly when it matters most.

India sealed the ODI series in commanding fashion with a nine-wicket thrashing of South Africa in the decisive third match at Visakhapatnam, showcasing a near-perfect all-round performance. Chasing 271, the hosts cruised home on the back of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s maiden ODI century — an innings marked by exquisite timing, fearless strokeplay, and growing maturity at the top of the order. His fluent ton set the tempo for India’s chase, while Virat Kohli anchored from the other end, compiling his 76th ODI fifty with characteristic control and precision. Rohit Sharma, too, played a vital hand, striking a polished 75 that ensured India never lost momentum.

Earlier in the day, India’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance after South Africa opted to bat. Prasidh Krishna, who had faced criticism for inconsistency in the previous games, produced an impressive comeback. After an erratic new-ball spell, he settled into rhythm and dismantled the Proteas’ middle order with sharp bounce and fuller lengths, finishing with four wickets. Kuldeep Yadav matched him with four scalps of his own, weaving a web of spin that further tightened India’s grip on the innings. Their combined effort restricted South Africa to 270, a total that always felt below par on a batting-friendly surface.

For the visitors, Quinton de Kock stood tall amid the collapse. The veteran opener crafted a superb 106, mixing patience with aggression to keep the scoreboard moving. However, he found little support from the rest of the lineup, as wickets fell at regular intervals thanks to India’s sustained pressure.

In the end, India’s clinical pursuit, powered by Jaiswal’s breakthrough hundred and strong contributions from Rohit and Kohli, underlined the team’s depth and growing confidence ahead of a packed cricketing calendar. The victory also highlighted the management’s faith in emerging talents and the squad’s ability to bounce back strongly when it matters most.