Virat Kohli’s 33rd century gives India six-wicket win over South Africa

Virat Kohli’s 33rd century and 20th in a chase gave India a thumping six-wicket win against South Africa in Durban as the visitors took a 1-0 lead in the series. (BCCI)

Updated on: Feb 02, 2018 1:10 AM IST

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Virat Kohli’s 33rd century and 20th in a chase gave India a thumping six-wicket win against South Africa in Durban as the visitors took a 1-0 lead in the series. (BCCI)

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After the end of a gruelling Test series, India and South Africa locked horns in the ODI series with the first match in Durban. (BCCI)

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Jasprit Bumrah took the early wicket of Hashim Amla as India started well. (BCCI)

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Yuzvendra Chahal bowled well in the middle overs as South Africa struggled. (BCCI)

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Kuldeep Yadav joined in and strangled South Africa in the middle overs. (BCC)

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Kuldeep Yadav took 3/34 as India managed to restrict South Africa. (BCCI)

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However, Faf du Plessis was given great support by Chris Morris and the pair rebuilt for South Africa with a vital stand. (BCCI)

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Faf du Plessis notched up his ninth century to boost South Africa to 269/8. (BCCI)

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Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav picked up five wickets to play a vital part. (BCCI)

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Rohit Sharma started well but Morne Morkel got his wicket thanks to a great catch by Quinton de Kock. (BCCI)

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Virat Kohli steadied the ship and he was well assisted by Shikhar Dhawan. (BCCI)

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Shikhar Dhawan was involved in a mix-up as India stuttered. (BCCI)

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Kohli was joined by Ajinkya Rahane and the pair rebuilt the innings. (BCCI)

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Rahane and Kohli took the attack to the South African bowlers as they stayed on course to overhaul the target. (BCCI)

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Ajinkya Rahane notched up his 24th fifty while Virat Kohli neared a century. (BCCI)

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Virat Kohli notched up his 33rd century and his first in South Africa to put India on course for a win. (BCCI)

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MS Dhoni stroked the winning runs as India won by six wickets, their first win in Durban to take a 1-0 lead in the series. (BCCI)