## IND vs SA 1st ODI: India clinch a 17-run victory in a tense last-over finish ### Match Summary South Africa finished at 332/9 after 50 overs, chasing India’s target of 349. Despite a strong effort by the Proteas in the middle order, India maintained composure under pressure, sealing a thrilling 17-run win in Ranchi. ### Key Performances - **Rohit Sharma** showed sharp fielding awareness, preventing crucial boundaries in the death overs. - **Arshdeep Singh** bowled the decisive final over, displaying control and calm in high-pressure moments. - **Virat Kohli** anchored India’s innings with a steady half-century, keeping the scoreboard moving. - **Shreyas Iyer** contributed an aggressive 70+, setting up India’s competitive total. - For South Africa, **Heinrich Klaasen** top-scored with a quickfire 90 but fell short of carrying his team over the line. ### Turning Points 1. Arshdeep’s yorker in the 49th over broke the dangerous partnership. 2. Rohit Sharma’s boundary save at deep midwicket denied South Africa three vital runs. 3. Shami’s late spell accounted for two tail-end wickets, halting South Africa’s momentum. ### Post-match Reactions > “We held our nerve well in the final overs. The bowlers executed plans perfectly,” said captain Rohit Sharma after the match. > “It was a good fightback from the team, but India kept things tight at the death,” noted South Africa’s skipper. ### Match Stats - **India**: 349/8 (50 overs) - **South Africa**: 332/9 (50 overs) - **Result**: India won by 17 runs - **Venue**: Ranchi - **Player of the Match**: Virat Kohli ### Author's Summary India edged past South Africa by 17 runs in a nail-biting first ODI at Ranchi, driven by Kohli’s steady batting and precise death bowling from Arshdeep Singh.

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