India defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the first One Day International (ODI) match held in Ranchi. The Proteas’ lower order showed impressive resistance, with several players stepping up to challenge India's bowling attack.
This performance underlines the depth in South Africa's batting lineup, especially in the lower order, highlighting their ability to recover after early setbacks.
"The fight shown by the Proteas' lower order was commendable and kept the match competitive till the end," analysts said.
The match was a gripping contest with India's solid top-order performance securing the win, while South Africa's tail-end showcased tremendous grit, making it a closely fought ODI.