India clinched the ODI series against South Africa by 2-1, with an emphatic win in the third match against the visitors, after a complete whitewash in the previous test series. The architect of the win was vintage Virat, slipping back into form with two consecutive record-shattering centuries in the previous matches and one unbeaten half-century in the last match. Kohli was declared the Player of the Series as well for his outstanding performance.
Earlier South Africa were wrapped up for a mere 270 in 47.5 overs. India achieved the score in 39.5 overs with Virat Kohli’s 76th fifty. The former Indian captain made 65 runs in 45 balls, smashing six 4s and three 6s at a strike rate of 144.44. On the other end, Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a brilliant 116 and was declared the Player of the Match. Rohit Sharma’s 75 set the foundation for a seamless start. Sharma also crossed the elusive 20,000 run mark, only the fourth Indian after Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rahul Dravid.
For Virat Kohli, this series win will be extra special after a rough patch on the pitch, followed by criticism and skepticism over his form.
Speaking of his performance Kohli stated
You have many phases where you feel doubt. You feel nervous, especially in batting, where one mistake can cost you. It’s a whole journey, getting better, becoming a better person. I can realize the negative thinking patterns; knowing and working on that helps the temperament. I’m glad to still be contributing to the team. When I play freely, I know I can hit sixes. Just wanted to push my boundaries and go well.”
A dominant performance capped by an unbeaten campaign 💪
Congratulations to #TeamIndia on winning #AsiaCup2025 🇮🇳 🥳
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/0VXKuKPkE2#Final pic.twitter.com/n9fYeHfByB
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 28, 2025
Virat Kohli wraps the chase in style! 👌👌
A commanding 9⃣-wicket victory in Vizag 🔥
With that, #TeamIndia clinch the ODI series by 2⃣-1⃣
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/HM6zm9o7bm#INDvSA | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/tgxKHGpB3O
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 6, 2025
Virat Kohli raises the bar yet again! 📈
One word to describe his performance this series? ✍️#TeamIndia | #INDvSA | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/rxUODgANN6
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 6, 2025
💯x 2⃣
3⃣0⃣2⃣ Runs
1⃣5⃣1⃣ AverageFor his staggering show with the bat, @imVkohli wins the Player of the Series award 🏆
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/HM6zm9o7bm#TeamIndia | #INDvSA | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/olveOHASkg
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 6, 2025







