Dhoni lost his grip--literally as well--during the chase.
Morne Morkel (second from left) bowled exceptionally well on a placid track to finish with 4-39 (including a maiden) that got him the man of the match award.
Imaran Tahir bowled well in the last 10 overs of India, picking up the crucial wicket of Suresh Raina, when the match was still in India's control.
Rohit Sharma once again gave India an attacking start, scoring a 74-ball 65. The Mumbaikar hit seven boundaries and two big sixes.
Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni put up a 80-run partnership for the third wicket. The duo ran well between the wickets.
Virat Kohli looked in fine touch until he was done in by a Morne Morkel delivery in the 46th over. Kohli scored 77 off 99.
Quinton de Kock and Faf du Plessis put up a 118-run partnership for the third wicket, laying a solid platform for South Africa in their last 10 overs.
The Indian spinners, led by Harbhajan Singh bowled well restricting the South Africans to 270 when they looked to score much more. Harbhajan finished with 1 for 41 in his 10 overs.
Rapid Action Force personnel guard a street in Rajkot after Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti Conveyor Hardik Patel was arrested after threatening to disrupt the match.
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