Ranchi, Nov. 30 -- Powered by a sublime century from Virat Kohli and an aggressive Rohit Sharma fifty, India posted a commanding 349 for 8 in 50 overs against South Africa in the first ODI at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here on Sunday.
Earlier, South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl, but India's top order dominated from the outset on a true batting surface.
Kohli anchored the innings with a majestic 135 off 120 balls, decorated with 11 fours and 7 sixes. His 52nd ODI hundred arrived in style as he steered Marco Jansen past third man, leaping in celebration to the delight of the packed Ranchi fans.
Rohit smashed 57 off 51 balls and in the process broke the world record for most ODI sixes, overtaking Shahid Afridi with his ...