Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Ice-Cool 116*: India Hammer South Africa by 9 Wickets to Complete Historic 3-0 Whitewash!
Visakhapatnam, December 6, 2025 – Yashasvi Jaiswal played one of the most mature knocks of his young career – an unbeaten 116 off 121 balls – as India chased down 271 with ridiculous ease, crushing South Africa by **9 wickets** with 61 balls to spare and sealing a **3-0 series whitewash**, their first clean sweep against SA in ODIs on home soil!
Rohit Sharma (75 off 73) set the tone with a blazing start, Virat Kohli (65* off 45, 6×4, 3×6) finished it in vintage style, but it was **Jaiswal’s masterclass** that stole hearts – calm, classy, and completely in control from ball one. At 23, he’s already looking like India’s next ODI superstar.
Jaiswal’s Match-Winning Knock
- Score: 116* (121 balls, 12×4, 2×6)
- Strike Rate: 95.87 – perfect balance of caution & attack
- Partnerships: 155 with Rohit, 116* with Kohli
- Chase Impact: India 271/1 in 39.5 overs
Jaiswal’s Innings: From Solid Foundation to Explosive Finish
Target 271 on a used Vizag pitch with spin on offer? Most openers would play safe. Not Jaiswal.
He started cautiously – 20 off 35 balls – rotating strike, leaving well. Once set, the switch flipped: elegant drives through cover, crisp pulls, and those trademark lofted shots over mid-on. His fifty came in 68 balls, but the next 66 runs? Just 53 balls!
Standout shots:
- Lofted cover drive off Ngidi – pure timing
- Straight six off Maharaj – fearless against spin
- Back-to-back boundaries off Jansen – announcing arrival
By the time Kohli walked in at 155/1, Jaiswal was on 68. The duo added **116* in just 84 balls** – Kohli explosive, Jaiswal anchoring. When victory came, Jaiswal raised his bat with a shy smile – the boy from Bhadohi now owns Indian cricket’s future.
Rohit & Kohli: The Perfect Supporting Act
Rohit Sharma (75 off 73, 7×4, 3×6) gave the chase rocket fuel – 48/0 in powerplay, 155-run opening stand. His pull off Jansen for six? Vintage Hitman. Retired hurt? No – caught at midwicket off Maharaj, but damage done.
Virat Kohli (65* off 45, 6×4, 3×6) walked in and shifted gears – three sixes in one Maharaj over! Finished with a classic cover drive. Chase SR: 6.80 – SA bowlers clueless.
Bowling Heroes: Prasidh 4/66, Kuldeep 4/41 Restrict SA to 270
Earlier, Rohit’s bowl-first gamble paid off. Arshdeep removed Rickelton (0), Prasidh struck thrice – Breetzke LBW, Markram caught, de Kock bowled 106. Kuldeep’s 4/41 (Brevis, Jansen, Bosch, Ngidi) cleaned the tail – SA 270 all out in 47.5 overs.
Why This Win Matters: First 3-0 vs SA in India!
- India’s first ODI series whitewash over SA at home
- Jaiswal’s 2nd ODI hundred – both vs SA!
- Kohli’s 50th ODI ton watch continues – but chase masterclass instead
- Prasidh-Kuldeep combo: 8 wickets – new-gen bowling attack arrives
Player of the Match & Series
POTM: Yashasvi Jaiswal (116*)
POTS: Likely Kuldeep Yadav or Prasidh Krishna (7 wickets combined)
Final Verdict: Jaiswal’s Coming of Age – India’s Future Secured
From UP alleys to Vizag hero – Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 116* wasn’t just runs; it was a statement. With Rohit, Kohli, and this bowling attack, India’s ODI dominance looks unstoppable.
South Africa? de Kock’s 106 in vain – series lessons harsh. But for India, 3-0 feels like just the beginning.
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