India opener Shikhar Dhawan brought up his 34th ODI fifty in the first game against South Africa in Paarl on Wednesday.
Dhawan got to the mark with a couple in just 51 balls. He helped India get off to a fast start, after India lost captain KL Rahul early.
Tons from Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen helped South Africa set India a target of 297.
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