"Put in to bat, India got off to a positive start as familiar stars Rohit Sharma (57) and Kohli (135) returned to action and stitched together an imposing 136-run stand. Rohit was dismissed just past the 20th over as the pitch started to become slightly two-paced, opening the door for South Africa to strike in quick succession, dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad (eight) and Washington Sundar (13) with minimal damage."
"India ended with a positive first innings score of 349-8 and got off to a dream start in their defence as Harshit Rana (3-65) sent Ryan Rickleton and Quinton de Kock packing for ducks in just the second over. Aiden Markram fell soon after as South Africa's chase looked to be unravelling, but a brilliant innings by Matthew Breetzke (72) steadied the ship."
India batted first and posted 349-8 after a dominant middle-order display. Rohit Sharma scored 57 and Virat Kohli made 135, sharing a 136-run partnership. KL Rahul contributed 60 as India built an imposing total. South Africa began disastrously when Harshit Rana removed Ryan Rickleton and Quinton de Kock for ducks and Aiden Markram soon fell. Matthew Breetzke (72) and Marco Jansen (70 off 39) forged a blistering partnership that brought South Africa back into contention. Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets, including two crucial dismissals in the 34th over. Prasidh Krishna claimed the final wicket as South Africa finished 17 runs short.
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