1st ODI: Virat Kohli hits century as India beat South Africa by 6 wickets
Updated On: 02 February, 2018 08:26 AM IST | Durban | Agencies
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India skipper Virat Kohli celebrates his half century against South Africa in the first ODI at Durban yesterday. Pic/AFP
India skipper Virat Kohli blasted his 33rd ODI century as the visitors kick- started their limited overs series campaign in South Africa in grand fashion. India ended up with an impressive six-wicket win here last night, chasing South Africa's 269-8 to end Proteas' 17-game ODI winning streak at home. Kohli and No. 4 batsman Ajinkya Rahane put on 189-run partnership for the third wicket for India to enter a zone of comfort before Rahane departed for 79 in the 43rd over. In the 45th over, Kohli's hoick off Andile Phehlukwayo went straight to Kagiso Rabada at fine leg and he departed for 112 off 119 balls (10x4s). India got to the target through Hardik Pandya (3 not out) and MSâu00c2u0080u00c2u0088Dhoni, who finished the game with a boundary, with 27 balls to spare. It was India's first ODI win in Durban over the last 25 years.
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