Inept batting by India

India lost to S Africa in the first ODI by 135 runs.

Inefficient batting by the hosting was responsible for the debacle. S A scored 289/9, thanks to 76 from Bram Villiers and 73 from Duminy.

Except for Kohli 54 and Raina 32, none of the Indian batsmen could shine and the result was inevitable !

At one stage, India was 43/4 and then some good batting by Kohli and Raina saw them score a not so bad 154.