India sealed a commanding 2–1 ODI series victory against South Africa with a nine-wicket win in Visakhapatnam on 6 December, delivering one of their most assured performances under skipper K. L. Rahul. While India’s bowlers set up the win and the batters finished the chase with ease, a light-hearted moment from the post-match celebrations has captured the internet’s attention.
Rohit Sharma’s viral reaction during cake-cutting
After the team returned to their hotel, players gathered to cut a celebratory cake marking the series triumph. During the festivities, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored the first century of his ODI career, attempted to feed cake to Rohit Sharma. The Indian captain, however, immediately declined.
In the video, Rohit can be heard saying, “No, I’ll get fat again,” prompting laughter from Virat Kohli, who was standing beside him. The light-hearted exchange has since gone viral across social media platforms, with fans sharing the clip widely and reacting with humour and affection.
Supporters praised the camaraderie within the squad, noting how such candid moments reflect the team’s relaxed confidence following a dominant performance.
India’s clinical win in the series decider
Earlier in the day, India produced a disciplined all-round display. After winning the toss, the hosts opted to bowl first and dismissed South Africa for 270 runs. The bowlers kept pressure on throughout the innings, restricting scoring opportunities and securing timely breakthroughs.
In reply, India chased the target with remarkable ease, losing only one wicket. Intelligent batting, composed partnerships and aggressive stroke play ensured a smooth finish to the three-match series.
Rohit Sharma joins the 20,000-run club
During the match, Rohit Sharma reached a major career milestone by surpassing 20,000 international runs, becoming only the fourth Indian to achieve this feat. He joins an elite list featuring Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli.
Rohit completed the landmark while scoring 27 runs in the final ODI. His consistency across formats and ability to dominate world-class bowling attacks continue to solidify his legacy as one of India’s greatest modern batters.
Fans celebrate performance and personality
While India’s performance on the field earned widespread praise, the viral video added a lighter, human dimension to the celebrations. Fans highlighted Rohit’s self-deprecating humour and Kohli’s reaction as examples of the positive team spirit that has characterised India’s recent successes.
With momentum strong and multiple players in top form, India’s focus now shifts to upcoming fixtures as they continue refining combinations ahead of future tours.