The third and final ODI between India and South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam turned into a gripping decider — not only because of the cricket on display but also due to a viral moment involving Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.

In one of the most talked-about clips from the match, Kohli offered fielding advice to the stand-in skipper, but Rahul’s response sparked widespread laughter on social media.

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😂 Virat Suggests “Two Slips”, Rahul Says “Jaa Udhar Baith Na”

During South Africa’s innings, as India looked to wrap things up, Virat Kohli was seen walking up to KL Rahul, suggesting the team should keep two slips while the spinners were operating.

Rahul listened… and then, instead of applying the suggestion, he was seen gesturing to Kohli to go back to his fielding position.
He even called Rohit Sharma forward, sharing a cheeky laugh after sending Kohli away.

Fans quickly turned the moment into a meme, with one viral caption reading:

“Virat Kohli asked for a 2nd slip. KL Rahul: ‘Jaa udhar baith naa.’
No one respects Virat’s opinion man. That laugh with Rohit was hilarious!”

The clip spread across X/Instagram within minutes, becoming one of the biggest highlights of the match.

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🧊 Rohit & Virat Looked Energised, Actively Guiding Rahul

Both former captains — Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli — appeared very active on the field, frequently sharing tips and making strategic suggestions.

Since both stars now play only ODIs after retiring from Tests and T20Is, their presence and leadership energy were clearly visible.

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👐 Kohli Takes Stunning Catches & Continues Dream Form

Besides the viral moment, Kohli impressed with:

• Sharp catching

• Exceptional energy

• Dominant batting form

Coming off back-to-back centuries in the first two games, he entered the match as the highest run-scorer of the series and continued to look in sublime touch.

So far, Kohli has 237 runs in the series — the most by any player.

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🎯 India’s Bowlers Deliver: SA Bowled Out for 270

India finally won a toss after a long streak of bad luck and chose to bowl first.
The bowlers responded brilliantly:

• Kuldeep Yadav — 4 wickets

• Prasidh Krishna — 4 wickets

South Africa were dismissed for 270 in 47.5 overs, giving India a strong platform.

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🏏 IND vs SA 3rd ODI – Playing XIs

🇮🇳 India:

• Rohit Sharma

• Yashasvi Jaiswal

• Virat Kohli

• Ruturaj Gaikwad

• Tilak Varma

• KL Rahul (c/wk)

• Ravindra Jadeja

• Harshit Rana

• Kuldeep Yadav

• Arshdeep Singh

• Prasidh Krishna

🇿🇦 South Africa:

• Ryan Rickelton

• Quinton de Kock (wk)

• Temba Bavuma (c)

• Matthew Breetzke

• Aiden Markram

• Dewald Brevis

• Marco Jansen

• Corbin Bosch

• Keshav Maharaj

• Lungi Ngidi

• Ottneil Baartman