Ruthless South Africa win by 135 runs
South Africa's fast bowlers blew India away for 154 after AB de Villiers and JP Duminy had set up a 290-run chase
12/01Result
1st ODI (D/N), India tour of South Africa at Durban, Jan 12 2011
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![India]( "India")
154 (35.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
12/01Result
1st ODI (D/N), India tour of South Africa at Durban, Jan 12 2011
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![India]( "India")
154 (35.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
India's short-ball woes continue
While the Indian bowlers and fielders had a largely forgettable day, India's fortunes in this series rest on whether their batsmen can turn things around against the short ball
The long hop and the Inzamam memorial
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first ODI between South Africa and India in Durban
Dhoni wary of tricky one-day conditions
Playing ODIs in South Africa is a unique challenge. The pitches offer good bounce and aid stroke-play, while the outfields are rarely large or slow, but there is enough seam movement
Smith excited to have Tahir in squad
South Africa captain Graeme Smith says he has always dreamed of having an attacking spinner like Imran Tahir in his side
Big series for India's World Cup contenders
Sriram Veera looks at the various contenders for the few positions that are up for grabs in India's World Cup combination, and what they need to do in South Africa to strengthen their cases
Injured elbow ends Praveen Kumar's tour
The ODI series is yet to begin, but Praveen Kumar has become India's third first-choice ODI player to board a flight back home