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IND Vs RSA, 3rd ODI: Jaiswal Hundred Forges India's Nine-Wicket Win, 2-1 Series Victory

A maiden century for Yashasvi Jaiswal and crucial fifties from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli gave India a nine-wicket win in the third ODI, that sealed the hosts a 2-1 series triumph over South Africa, in Visakhapatnam on Saturday (December 6, 2025). Chasing 271, India overhauled the target with 10.1 overs and nine wickets to spare. Rohit Sharma scored 75 off 73 balls with seven fours and three sixes, while Kohli finished the formalities with a four to reach 65 not out off 45 balls with six fours and three sixes. Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 116 off 121 balls with 12 fours and two sixes. Earlier, Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav claimed four wickets each as India bowled out South Africa for 270 in 47.5 overs.

Indian players pose with the trophy after winning the third One Day International cricket match against South Africa in Visakhapatnam. India won the series by 2-1. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
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India's Arshdeep Singh with teammates celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Ryan Rickelton during the third ODI cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
India's Arshdeep Singh with teammates celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Ryan Rickelton during the third ODI cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak
India's Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the third ODI cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
India's Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the third ODI cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak
India's Rohit Sharma and Harshit Rana interact during the third ODI cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
India's Rohit Sharma and Harshit Rana interact during the third ODI cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak
South Africa's Quinton de Kock plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
South Africa's Quinton de Kock plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
South Africa's Quinton de Kock plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
South Africa's Quinton de Kock plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
South Africa's Quinton de Kock celebrates his fifty runs during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
South Africa's Quinton de Kock celebrates his fifty runs during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Ravindra Jadeja, second from left, celebrates with teammates the wicket of South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
India's Ravindra Jadeja, second from left, celebrates with teammates the wicket of South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
South Africa's Matthew Breetzke plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
South Africa's Matthew Breetzke plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
South Africa's Quinton de Kock celebrates his century during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
South Africa's Quinton de Kock celebrates his century during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
South Africa's Aiden Markram reacts while leaves the field after losing his wicket during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
South Africa's Aiden Markram reacts while leaves the field after losing his wicket during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Prasidh Krishna celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Aiden Markram during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
India's Prasidh Krishna celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Aiden Markram during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
South Africa's Matthew Breetzke leaves the field after losing his wicket during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
South Africa's Matthew Breetzke leaves the field after losing his wicket during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
South Africa's Dewald Brevis plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
South Africa's Dewald Brevis plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Rohit Sharma takes the catch to get dismiss South Africa's Dewald Brevis during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
India's Rohit Sharma takes the catch to get dismiss South Africa's Dewald Brevis during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Kuldeep Yadav celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Marco Jansen during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
India's Kuldeep Yadav celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Marco Jansen during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
South Africa's Marco Jansen leaves the field after losing his wicket during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
South Africa's Marco Jansen leaves the field after losing his wicket during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Kuldeep Yadav takes the catch on his own bowling to dismiss South Africa's Corbin Bosch during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
India's Kuldeep Yadav takes the catch on his own bowling to dismiss South Africa's Corbin Bosch during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
South Africa’s Ottneil Baartman is bowled out by India's Prasidh Krishna during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
South Africa’s Ottneil Baartman is bowled out by India's Prasidh Krishna during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
India's Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Rohit Sharma celebrates his fifty runs during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
India's Rohit Sharma celebrates his fifty runs during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
South Africa's Keshav Maharaj celebrates the wicket of India's Rohit Sharma during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
South Africa's Keshav Maharaj celebrates the wicket of India's Rohit Sharma during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Rohit Sharma reacts while leaves the field after losing his wicket during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
India's Rohit Sharma reacts while leaves the field after losing his wicket during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his fifty runs during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his fifty runs during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Virat Kohli plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
India's Virat Kohli plays a shot during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his century during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his century during the third One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
India's Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal shakes hand with South Africa players after India won third One Day International cricket match in Visakhapatnam.
India's Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal shakes hand with South Africa players after India won third One Day International cricket match in Visakhapatnam. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
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