After winning the third test, India has continued the winning momentum and has thrashed South Africa in the first ODI at Durban. Chasing a total of 270, Virat Kohli helped India’s cause with a brilliant ton and his first in ODIs in South Africa. Twitter is elated as India take a 1-0 lead in the 6 match ODI series.
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INDIA BEGINS SERIES ON A WINNING NOTE
After South Africa posted a total of 269 for 8 India registered a comfortable win by 6 wickets and 4.3 overs to spare. The Indian captain was sensational in India’s chase as he scored 12 from 119 balls. He was supported by Ajinkya Rahane’s brave knock of 79 which came from 86 balls.
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For South Africa, it was the skipper, Du Plessis who played a captain’s knock. Faf Du Plessis scored his 9th ODI ton on his way to his knock of 120. He was assisted by little cameos by other batsmen.
India from the very first match now has the upper hand in the series. Also, this was India’s first ever ODI win at Durban and it came at a perfect moment. Once again it was Kohli who led India’s chase and he has rather made it a habit to make chases look so easy.
INDIAN SPINNERS WIN ACCOLADES TOO
For India Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers as he picked 3 from 34. Yuzvendra Chahal was good too and scalped 2 wickets for 45 in his quota of 10 overs. Pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked one wicket each. The spin duo was spectacular once again.
TWITTER HAILS TEAM INDIA’s PERFORMANCE
After a comprehensive win over the Proteas, team India is being hailed by Twitter especially Virat Kohli who scored his 33rd ODI century today. Virat Kohli has yet again proved that he can score a ton against anyone and at any stadium.
Here are the Twitter reactions
What a chaser, what an incredible player- Virat Kohli. A hundred in every country he has played. This one has made what looked a tricky chase look like a cakewalk.#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/E9GuAVFq1Y
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 1, 2018
100 Number 33 for the Modern Master. King of chases Worldwide @imVkohli . India have cruised along #IndvSA
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 1, 2018
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Fabulous start to the series!! An all round effort in securing a big win. Another great century by the run machine, @imVkohli and a superb innings played by Ajju @ajinkyarahane88. Keep it up boys!@BCCI #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/uudgYEtl6k
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) February 1, 2018
Well of course the winning shot has to be by my MahiMan.. @msdhoni #INDvSA
— Harneet Singh (@Harneetsin) February 1, 2018
Wht a chase #Kohli u r undefeated warrior! Well Played #Rahane too & Better Luck next time Shikhar Dhawan Gabbar! #INDvSA #1stODI Format Changed Attitude Changed #TeamBlue Congratulation … ???????
— मनवीर महाराज सिंह (@imanveergurjar) February 1, 2018
Congratulations India on a very comprehensive victory. While Kohli and Rahane were outstanding, Chahal and Kuldeep ‘s spell was a big difference as well. #INDvSA
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 1, 2018
Congratulations India. Very well done. A great start to the series. Very happy for Rahane. #INDvSA
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 1, 2018
The Chase Master is at it…again ??? #SAvIND #Kohli
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 1, 2018
Congratulations India on a very comprehensive victory. While Kohli and Rahane were outstanding, Chahal and Kuldeep ‘s spell was a big difference as well. #INDvSA
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 1, 2018
As clinical as it gets. This is not just a victory but a statement. Kohli and Rahane were outstanding. #INDvSA
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 1, 2018
Congratulations #TeamIndia!! Setting the performance mark just higher & higher with every match! This is why I love cricket! Also, @imVkohli you have been killing it!! It’s been an amazing season so far, well played #TeamIndia !! #IndvSA pic.twitter.com/ZV9vbzzI7j
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 1, 2018
Gritty and a brilliant knock from Rahane.
Number 4⃣ Spot Sealed and Packed once in for all before the WC. Indian batters have treated the SA bowlers, the way they treated the SL bowlers back home. #SAvIND
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) February 1, 2018
Overjoyed to see Ajinkya Rahane play. Have always rated him and this is amongst his best one-day innings. Ran beautifully with Kohli and played the lofted hit remarkably. Did his job.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 1, 2018
India win and take 1-0 lead
Virat Kohli’s 1st ODI ton in SA
Virat Kohli – Man of the Match
Rahane’s 5th straight ODI 50— BCCI (@BCCI) February 1, 2018
