Virat Kohli’s magnificent 52nd ODI century powered India to a 17-run victory over South Africa in the first ODI. Kuldeep Yadav’s crucial wickets and Harshit Rana’s early burst secured India’s 1-0 series lead. Kohli’s stellar 135 set up a formidable 349, with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also contributing significantly.