Virat Kohli lit up Raipur with a superb 102 off 93 balls, bringing up his 53rd ODI hundred and marking the moment with his trademark celebration.
Kohli Brings Up Second Consecutive Ton Against South Africa
Indian superstar Virat Kohli produced another batting gem on Wednesday in Raipur, smashing 102 off 93 deliveries in the second ODI against South Africa. This knock not only extended his brilliant run of form but also marked his second consecutive century against the Proteas. As always, the milestone was followed by his iconic, joy-filled celebration.
India Recover After Early Wickets
South Africa chose to field first after winning the toss, and India faced early setbacks. Captain Rohit Sharma departed for 14 off 8 after being dismissed by Nandre Burger.
Yashasvi Jaiswal followed soon after, scoring 22 before Marco Jansen sent him back.
At 2 down, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli came together and rebuilt the innings with calmness and authority.
Gaikwad Joins the Party With a Century
Gaikwad played a terrific innings of his own, bringing up a brilliant 105 off 83 balls. His knock kept India firmly on track before he too fell to Marco Jansen.
Kohli carried on, pacing his innings beautifully and eventually raising his 53rd ODI ton, once again proving why he remains India’s most reliable batter in the format.
Lower Order Helps Push India Past 300
After Gaikwad’s dismissal, Kohli continued alongside KL Rahul, who struck a composed half-century.
Washington Sundar, however, fell cheaply—run out by Corbin Bosch for just 1 off 8 balls.
Ravindra Jadeja provided valuable late runs, helping India push their total beyond the 300-run mark, giving the hosts a strong platform.
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