Kohli tops class as India outscore South Africa 2-1:Rohit also impresses in Team India’s report card, how did Rahul fare?

India clinched the ODI series 2-1 against South Africa, a timely response after their Test-series defeat. India won the series opener in Ranchi but South Africa bounced back firmly in Raipur and sealed the contest in Vizag with a dominant all-round display. It was a series defined by batting mastery from the seniors, a captain leading from the front and India’s spinners controlling key passages of play. Here’s a look at India’s player report card from the series: Virat Kohli-9.5/10 Two hundreds, one statement series A phenomenal return to ODI dominance- 302 runs in three matches at an average of 151. His Ranchi and Raipur hundreds were classic Kohli: chase control, tempo management and flawless shot selection. Added a composed fifty in Vizag to finish with a strike rate of 117. Player of the Match in the first ODI and the most dominant batter of the series. Yashasvi Jaiswal- 9/10 Explosive in the decider Saved his best for the biggest match. His unbeaten 116* in Vizag sealed the series and earned him Player of the Match. Ended with 156 runs at 78.00, showing maturity and controlled aggression. A breakthrough innings in home conditions. Rohit Sharma- 8.5/10 Starts, acceleration, stability Rohit’s 146 runs came with fluency and intent, backed by two crisp fifties- in Ranchi and Vizag. A strike rate above 110 underlined how well he controlled the tempo. Only a century eluded him. KL Rahul- 9/10 Captain calm, keeper assured Led India to a comeback 2-1 win with composed decision-making after the Test disappointment. Scored 126 runs at an average of 126 with two composed fifties. His 127 strike rate kept India ahead in the middle overs. Confident with the gloves and reassuring as captain. Ruturaj Gaikwad- 8/10 Elegant and efficient Provided solidity in the middle order with 113 runs at 56.50, including a polished century in Raipur. Looked technically assured and played his role perfectly in India’s rebuild phases. Ravindra Jadeja- 6.5/10 Light batting workload, steady impact Only 56 runs across the series, largely because the top order dominated. Offered his usual discipline with the ball and sharpness in the field. A quiet but steady presence. Washington Sundar- 5.5/10 Limited opportunities Played two games and had minimal time with the bat (14 runs). Bowled short spells without conceding much, but wasn’t heavily involved in decisive moments. Kuldeep Yadav – 9/10 Series’ leading wicket-taker Nine wickets at 6.23 economy made him India’s key middle-overs weapon. Broke stands in all three game- Ranchi, Raipur and Vizag and controlled momentum. India’s most impactful bowler of the series. Prasidh Krishna – 7/10 Strikes but slightly expensive Seven wickets showcased his ability to hit hard lengths, though a 7.80 economy left room for improvement. Provided breakthroughs but leaked runs in patches. Arshdeep Singh – 8/10 Economy masterclass Five wickets, economy 5.50—the best among India’s quicks. Used angles smartly with the new ball and bowled maturely at the death. A very impressive series from the left-armer. What did the series reveal? India’s ODI home success was built on batting depth, spin control and leadership stability. Kohli produced one of his finest ODI series in recent years, Jaiswal delivered a defining hundred in Vizag, and Rahul’s calm captaincy provided clarity after the Test-series setback. Kuldeep led the bowling with consistency, while Arshdeep’s economy added crucial balance. A series shaped by senior brilliance, emerging confidence and smart middle-overs management. Ro-Ko are here to stay for sure.