Kohli century leads India to six-wicket victory over South Africa

DURBAN, South Africa: Virat Kohli hit his 33rd one-day century as India defeated South Africa by six wickets in the first of a six-match series at Kingsmead on Thursday.

Kohli made 112 off 119 balls as India chased down their 270-run target with 27 balls to spare.

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis also made a century, 120 off 112 balls.

Scores in brief:

South Africa 269-8 in 50 overs (F. du Plessis 120; Kuldeep Yadav 3-34).

India 270-4 in 45.3 overs (V. Kohli 112, A. Rahane 79).

Result: India won by six wickets

Series: India lead the six-match series 1-0