India wrapped up the three-match ODI series against South Africa in emphatic fashion, securing a nine-wicket victory in the decider at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Chasing a target of 270, the hosts cruised to 271/1 in just 39.5 overs, sealing the series 2–1.

South Africa began brightly, reaching 62/0 in the second powerplay, but faltered in the later stages, managing only 26 runs in the final 10 overs. Their innings closed at 270 in 47.5 overs, leaving India with a manageable chase.

India’s reply was clinical from the outset. Openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a solid platform, with Rohit reaching a personal milestone of 20,000 international runs before being dismissed by Keshav Maharaj. Jaiswal continued his aggressive stroke pla

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