Virat tore apart the South African attack with 135 off 120 balls, including 11 fours and seven sixes, in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. India posted a total of 349/8 after being asked to bat first. The veteran batter ensured India finished with a competitive score. The Proteas were eventually bowled out for 332 in 49.2 overs.
With dew expected later in the evening, Kohli focused on pushing India’s total as high as possible. He put pressure on the bowlers and built a vital second-wicket stand with Rohit Sharma.
The right-handed batter extended his tally to 52 ODI hundreds, having surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing mark during the 2023 World Cup. Kohli won the Player of the Match award for his match-winning knock.
We Have Seen One of the Best Knocks Again - Tilak Varma Lauds Virat Kohli
"We have seen one of the best knocks again. I am very happy that I have seen a hundred of Virat bhai live. Since the last 17 years, he has been electrifying on the field," said Tilak.
Virat Kohli Enjoys Outstanding ODI Form in 2025
Virat Kohli has enjoyed an impressive run in ODI cricket in 2025. Following a strong Champions Trophy campaign, he has continued his form into the home season. He has scored 484 runs in 11 innings at an average of 53.78 and a strike rate of 89.80, including two centuries.
The 37-year-old batter has retired from Test and T20I cricket. Kohli now plays only in the 50-over format. He is set to return for the second ODI in Raipur on Wednesday, December 3, where India will look to wrap up the series against South Africa.
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