India vs South Africa Result – 3rd ODI

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3rd ODI • South Africa Tour of India

IND

271/1 (39.5)

SA

270/10 (47.5)

India won by 9 wickets

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39.5

4

Lungisani Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Four

39.4

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Lungisani Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Four

39.3

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Lungisani Ngidi to Virat Kohli, no run

39.2

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Lungisani Ngidi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 1 leg bye

39.1

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Lungisani Ngidi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Four

End of over 39 (16 runs)

Yashasvi Jaiswal 112 (119)

Virat Kohli 57 (42)

IND 258/1

Ottniel Baartman 7-0-60-0

38.6

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Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 1 run

38.5

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Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Four

38.4

0

Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, no run

38.3

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Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, 1 run

38.2

6

Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, Six

38.1

4

Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, Four

End of over 38 (12 runs)

Virat Kohli 46 (39)

Yashasvi Jaiswal 107 (116)

IND 242/1

Corbin Bosch 6-0-53-0

37.6

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Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, 1 run

37.5

4

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Four

37.4

0

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, no run

37.3

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Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Six

37.2

0

Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, no run

37.1

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Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, no run

37.1

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Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, 1 wide

End of over 37 (9 runs)

Yashasvi Jaiswal 107 (116)

Virat Kohli 35 (33)

IND 230/1

Ottniel Baartman 6-0-44-0

36.6

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Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Six

36.5

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Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, 1 run

36.4

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Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 1 run

36.3

0

Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, no run

36.2

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Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, 1 run

36.1

0

Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, no run

End of over 36 (3 runs)

Yashasvi Jaiswal 100 (113)

Virat Kohli 33 (30)

IND 221/1

Corbin Bosch 5-0-41-0

Match Summary

India and South Africa met in 3rd ODI of South Africa Tour of India, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 39.5: Lungisani Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Four | 39.4: Lungisani Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Four | 39.1: Lungisani Ngidi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (India won by 9 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

39.5: Lungisani Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Four
39.4: Lungisani Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Four
39.1: Lungisani Ngidi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Four
38.5: Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Four
38.2: Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, Six
38.1: Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, Four
37.5: Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Four
37.3: Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Six

Short Highlights Summary

India won by 9 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 39.5: Lungisani Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

39.5 4 Lungisani Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Four

39.4 4 Lungisani Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Four

39.3 0 Lungisani Ngidi to Virat Kohli, no run

39.2 1L Lungisani Ngidi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 1 leg bye

39.1 4 Lungisani Ngidi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Four

End of over 39 (16 runs)

Yashasvi Jaiswal 112 (119)

Virat Kohli 57 (42)

IND 258/1

Ottniel Baartman 7-0-60-0

38.6 1 Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 1 run

38.5 4 Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Four

38.4 0 Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, no run

38.3 1 Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, 1 run

38.2 6 Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, Six

38.1 4 Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, Four

End of over 38 (12 runs)

Virat Kohli 46 (39)

Yashasvi Jaiswal 107 (116)

IND 242/1

Corbin Bosch 6-0-53-0

37.6 1 Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, 1 run

37.5 4 Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Four

37.4 0 Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, no run

37.3 6 Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, Six

37.2 0 Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, no run

37.1 0 Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, no run

37.1 Wd Corbin Bosch to Virat Kohli, 1 wide

End of over 37 (9 runs)

Yashasvi Jaiswal 107 (116)

Virat Kohli 35 (33)

IND 230/1

Ottniel Baartman 6-0-44-0

36.6 6 Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Six

36.5 1 Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, 1 run

36.4 1 Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 1 run

36.3 0 Ottniel Baartman to Yashasvi Jaiswal, no run

36.2 1 Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, 1 run

36.1 0 Ottniel Baartman to Virat Kohli, no run

End of over 36 (3 runs)

Yashasvi Jaiswal 100 (113)

Virat Kohli 33 (30)

IND 221/1

Corbin Bosch 5-0-41-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the India vs South Africa 3rd ODI match?
India won by 9 wickets.

What is the India vs South Africa 3rd ODI?
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