IND v SAF 1st ODI Result - Amla, ABD & Duminy stars in South Africa's huge win

In an one sided 1st one day, host South Africa crushed India by 135 runs and takes the 1-0 lead in the 5 match series on Wednesday, 12th January, 2011 at Durban. SAF made 289/9 in 50 overs and IND all out on 154runs in 35.4 overs.

South Africa won the toss lost 2 wickets early but Amla hit 36 balls 50 runs and then AB de Viiliers and JP Duminy put 131 runs in 22 overs made 76 and 73 runs respectively and Guided them to a tough total of 289/9. India then lost openers early but lost wickets regularly due to good bowling by Morkel (2-12), Steyn (2-29) and Tsotsobe (4-31) bowled out visitors cheaply on 154 runs even though Kohli fight with 54 runs.

AB deVilliers got Man of the Match for his 69 balls 76 runs with 7 fours and a six.

Match Summary:

South Africa - 289/9 in 50 overs (Amla 50, ABD 76, Duminy 73, Rohit 2-30)

India - 154 all out in 35.4 overs (Kohli 54, Tsotsobe 4-31, Morkel 2-12)

Toss - South Africa, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - AB de Villiers (South Africa)

Result - South Africa won by 135 runs

Series - South Africa led the 5 match series by 1-0