Vishakhapatnam, December 6, 2025: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma powered India to a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the third ODI, securing a thrilling series decider.
Chasing 271, India reached the target comfortably at 271 for 1, with Jaiswal scoring an unbeaten 116 and Rohit contributing 75. Veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav starred with the ball, claiming 4 for 41, while Prasidh Krishna finished with 4 for 66, dismantling South Africa’s middle and lower order.
KL Rahul won the toss for India for the first time in 21 ODIs, opting to field. Early breakthroughs from Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana restricted South Africa to 25 for 1 in the initial overs. Quinton de Kock counter-attacked with a brilliant 106 off 89 balls, putting on a 113-run stand with Temba Bavuma. However, Prasidh Krishna’s second spell triggered a collapse, removing De Kock and key batters, before Kuldeep and Krishna wrapped up the tail to set a challenging yet chaseable total.
In reply, Rohit Sharma guided Jaiswal through the early overs, allowing the young opener to settle and eventually reach his maiden ODI hundred in the series. Virat Kohli added a brisk 65 not out to see India home with more than 10 overs remaining.
The win showcased India’s balanced performance, with contributions across batting and bowling, and highlighted Jaiswal’s rise as a dependable finisher in all formats. India’s bowlers adapted expertly to the conditions, while the batsmen displayed patience and calculated aggression to complete a dominant chase.
Match Summary:
- South Africa: 270 (de Kock 106, Kuldeep 4-41, Prasidh 4-66)
- India: 271/1 (Jaiswal 116*, Rohit 75, Maharaj 1-44)
