PROTEAS FALL IN OPENER

A SPIRITED Proteas lost to India by 17 runs after yster batter Virat Kohli hit a record-extending 52nd one-day century in the first ODI yesterday.

- BY VOICE SPORTS TEAM

TRIED: Marco Jansen got 70

Kohli's 135 came off 120 balls and he shared a second-wicket partnership of 136 with fellow stalwart Rohit Sharma to set India on course for 349/8 in the eastern city of Ranchi.

Corbin Bosch made a valiant 67 as South Africa fought until almost the end.