India secured a 2-1 victory in the ODI series against South Africa with a commanding performance in Visakhapatnam. The team chased down a target of 271 runs, finishing with nine wickets in hand. Yashasvi Jaiswal made headlines by scoring his first ODI century, remaining unbeaten on 116 runs off 121 balls. Rohit Sharma contributed significantly with 75 runs, while Virat Kohli added 65 not out, leading India to victory in just 40 overs.

The match began with captain KL Rahul celebrating a crucial toss win, which was significant given the dew factor in day-night games. Jaiswal and Rohit formed a solid opening partnership, putting together 155 runs in 25.5 overs. Jaiswal showcased his talent with powerful shots, including a six over long-off against Lungi Ngidi. Rohit also displayed his prowess, hitting Ngidi for a six before being dismissed, bringing Kohli to the crease with 116 runs still needed.

Kohli's innings was a classic display of his batting skills, as he guided India to victory with a flurry of boundaries, ensuring a smooth chase.

Earlier, South Africa batted first and set a target of 270 runs, thanks to Quinton de Kock's impressive century. De Kock scored 106 runs off 89 balls, marking his 23rd ODI century and seventh against India. He formed a crucial partnership with captain Temba Bavuma, who scored 48 runs. After a strong start, South Africa faced challenges as Indian bowlers, particularly Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav, made significant breakthroughs.

Krishna took four wickets, including de Kock, while Kuldeep also claimed four wickets, helping to restrict South Africa's total. Despite a strong start, South Africa was bowled out for 270 runs in 47.5 overs, setting the stage for India's successful chase.