India, Dec. 6 -- Virat Kohli has celebrated countless wickets in blue, but Vizag on Saturday gave him a new dance partner. As Kuldeep Yadav completed a superb spell in the series-deciding third ODI against South Africa, Kohli pulled the left-arm wrist-spinner into a mock slow-dance, clasping his hand and locking him in a hug. The moment summed up an afternoon when India finally broke their toss curse and their bowlers, led by Kuldeep, dragged the game back from Quinton de Kock's blazing hundred.

For the first time in 21 ODIs, the coin fell India's way. KL Rahul, who has worn that losing streak like a scar, changed his routine and flipped with his left hand; the switch brought a roar and a rare smile at the toss as India chose to field in...