India clinched the ODI series 2-1 against South Africa in Visakhapatnam. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden century, Rohit Sharma added 75, and Virat Kohli finished unbeaten on 65 as India chased 271 with nine wickets in hand.

Visakhapatnam: Two moments — captain KL Rahul pumping his fists in joy on India winning the first toss in 21 games and young Yashasvi Jaiswal’s leap of joy on reaching his maiden ODI century in only his fourth game — were truly symbolic of India’s success against South Africa in the decider as it clinched the three-match one-day series 2-1 at the ACA-VDCA International Stadium here on Saturday.

Rahul’s animated gestures after the toss suggested its significance, especially considering the dew factor in day-and-night games.

Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (116 not out,

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