South Africa defeated India by 31 runs in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series here on Wednesday. Skipper Temba Bavuma scored 110 off 143 balls, while Rassie van der Dussen blasted an unbeaten 129 off 96 balls to lift South Africa from 68 for three to close to 296 for four.

India vs SA: Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen's centuries help Proteas win 1st ODI by 31 runs

Virat Kohli moved past Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar to become the Indian batsman with most runs in away games in 50-over format (home of opposition, exclusing neutral venues) during KL Rahul-led India's ODI series opener versus Temba Bavuma-led South Africa on Wednesday (January 19) in Paarl.

India vs SA: Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting to achieve elite feat during 1st ODI

With Rohit Sharma being ruled out of the ongoing three ODIs between India and South Africa, KL Rahul is leading the Men in Blue in the African nation. On Wednesday (January 19), Rahul walked out for the coin toss for the first time ever as India's captain in the 50-over format.

IndvSA: KL Rahul becomes second Indian to achieve unique captaincy feat during ODI series opener

India and Pakistan locked horns with each other after a long time during the 2021 T20 World Cup, held in the UAE. The senior men's cricket teams faced each other for the first time after the 2019 ODI World Cup encounter and the stakes were high this time around as well.

'What are you doing' - Rizwan recalls hilarious chat with Kohli during high-voltage Indo-Pak T20 WC tie

Virat Kohli shocked the entire cricketing fraternity when he announced his decision to step down as India's Test captain. The decision came a day after India lost the three-match Test series versus South Africa, in the rainbow nation, despite having a 1-0 lead.

There was always pressure: Former India pacer shares his take on Virat Kohli's captaincy resignation

India and South Africa are currently involved in the three-match ODI series following the conclusion of the riveting three Tests, in the rainbow nation. During the Test series finale at Newlands, Cape Town, Virat Kohli-led India had set a tricky 212-run target for the Dean Elgar-led home side on Day 3.

What if overseas team captain did it? Gavaskar opines on Kohli's stump mic-rant, feels it was 'avoidable'

Virat Kohli stunned the cricketing fraternity by resigning as the Test captain on Saturday (January 15). The 33-year-old Kohli's decision came a day after India lost the three-match Test series versus Dean Elgar's South Africa, in the rainbow nation.

Not Rahul or Pant! Vengsarkar names two senior players who can replace Virat Kohli as Test captain

Virat Kohli, on January 15, announced that he is stepping down as the Test captain. The decision came as a huge shock for the entire cricketing fraternity, given his impressive record as the skipper in the red-ball format.

'He left Indian Test team in good health, can’t say...' - Gautam Gambhir on Virat Kohli's captaincy tenure

Virat Kohli resigned as the Indian Test captain on Saturday (January 15), shocking the entire cricket fraternity. The 33-year-old took over as the Test captain, from MS Dhoni, in late 2014 and led the side in the purest format from 2015-2021.

I am not here to give a judgment: Jasprit Bumrah reacts to Virat Kohli quitting as Test captain

After the end of the riveting Test series, India and South Africa will face each other in a three-match ODI series in the African nation, starting on January 19 at Boland Park, Paarl.

INDvsSA: When and where to watch India vs South Africa 1st ODI match - IST time and streaming details

KL Rahul will take charge of Team India in the upcoming three ODIs versus South Africa, which gets underway at Boland Park, Paarl on Wednesday (January 19). In Rohit Sharma's absence, Rahul will lead the side for the first time for a full series.

He has already set a standard for India: Rahul speaks highly of former captain Kohli ahead of SA ODIs

Virat Kohli, on January 15, announced his decision to step aside as the Indian Test captain. The 33-year-old stunned one and all with his sudden decision, which came only a day after India's three-match Test series loss to hosts Dean Elgar-led South Africa.

'There comes a stage where you can't...': Afridi opines on Virat Kohli's decision to quit Test captaincy

In the past few months, a lot has changed in Indian cricket -- especially in the senior men's team. Virat Kohli announced, in mid-September 2021, that the T20 World Cup will be his last assignment as skipper in the shortest format.

You will always be my captain, King: Siraj gets emotional, shares heartfelt post for 'superhero' Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, on Saturday (January 15), dropped a bomb by stepping down as the Indian Test captain, a day after India's 2-1 series loss to Dean Elgar's South Africa in their ongoing tour of the African nation.

'One match makes...': Virat Kohli turned down BCCI's offer to play farewell Test as captain - Report

A lot has changed in Indian cricket in the past few months. Virat Kohli stepped down as the Test captain on Saturday (January 15), after resigning from the post in T20Is -- announcing his decision prior to the World Cup -- and being sacked as the ODI skipper.

'If given an opportunity to lead India.....' - Jasprit Bumrah opines on prospect of leading Team India

Former Indian opener-turned-social media sensation Wasim Jaffer has lauded Virat Kohli after the latter dropped a bomb recently by stepping down as the Test captain.

Jaffer mentions quality Kohli developed 'which India never had', suggests ideal candidates as his successor

On Saturday (January 15), Virat Kohli dropped a bomb by announcing his decision to step aside as the Test captain of the Indian cricket team. Kohli's decision came following the three-match Test series loss to South Africa, in the rainbow nation, on Friday (January 14).

He might be feeling suffocated: Former Indian wicketkeeper reacts to Virat Kohli quitting as Test captain

On Saturday (January 15), Virat Kohli dropped a bomb by announcing his decision to step aside as the Test captain. In mid-September 2021, Kohli had revealed that the T20 World Cup would be his last assignment as captain in the shortest format whereas in early December, he was removed as the ODI skipper.

Captaincy is not anyone's birthright: Gambhir hopes Virat Kohli can be at his dominant best in SA ODIs

Rishabh Pant was the lone shining point for Team India in the third and final Test against South Africa, in Cape Town, before the Virat Kohli-led side went down to the Proteas by seven wickets to lose the series 2-1.

'He was not worried about....': Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Rishabh Pant for 'unselfish' ton vs SA in 3rd Test

Day 3 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa, at Newlands, Cape Town, was another topsy-turvy battle between both sides in the series finale.

Kohli must be severely punished: Ex-SA batter shares his take on DRS controversy in Cape Town Test

Day 3 of the Cape Town Test between India and South Africa saw Proteas skipper Dean Elgar survive a close DRS call during his side's 212-run chase towards the end of day's proceedings, on Thursday (January 13).

Why are India complaining now? Saeed Ajmal reacts as his wounds from 2011 World Cup comes alive

Day 3 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa lived upto expectations on Thursday (January 13). Resuming the day with Virat Kohli-led India 57 for 2, with an overall lead of 70 runs, wickets fell in quick succession in the morning session before Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 100 propelled India's lead to 211 as the visitors were dismissed for 198.

Virat Kohli-led India become first-ever batting line-up to achieve bizarre feat in purest format

India lost the third and final Test versus Dean Elgar-led South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town on Friday (January 14). Day 4 commenced with South Africa in the driver's seat, at 101-2 in pursuit of 212, as Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma completed the formalities for the home side to win by 7 wickets and claim the series 2-1.

Virat Kohli should be fined or suspended: Michael Vaughan lashes out at Team India over DRS rant

Day 3 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa commenced with the Virat Kohli-led Indian team 57-2, with an overall lead of 70 runs. Kohli & Co.

India vs SA, 3rd Test: Rishabh Pant enters record books with sensational ton on Day 3 in Cape Town

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