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Fans go berserk as Virat Kohli hammers his 53rd ODI century against South Africa in Raipur

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December 3, 2025

India Take control South Africa In the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on 3 December 2025, he moved towards a huge total after the Proteas won the toss and elected to field. Virat Kohli He smashed his third ODI century – 102 off 93 balls with seven fours – scoring back-to-back hundreds after his 135 in Ranchi’s opener, silencing the critics and propelling India into a commanding position in the series. Ruturaj Gaikwad He also celebrated his maiden ODI ton, scoring 105 off 83 balls (12 fours and two sixes), as the duo put together a match-defining 195-run third wicket stand that crushed South Africa’s spirits.

Virat Kohli lights up his second ODI with back-to-back centuries

Kohli produced another batting clinic, smashing his 53rd ODI century – his second in a row against him South Africa—from 90 balls with seven fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 109.67, silencing the critics and taking his international tally of tons to 84. After early shocks with Rohit Sharma Falling for 14 in 4.5 overs and Yashavi Jaiswal For 22 in 9.4 overs, leaving India at 62/2 in the powerplay (66/2), Kohli steadied the ship alongside Gaikwad.

Their third-wicket stand swelled to 195 runs – the highest for India against South Africa in ODIs – taking India to 100 in 15.3 overs and 150 in 23.4 overs. Kohli reached his fifty off 47 balls, racing past his 200 in 29.5 overs, before being dismissed at 284/4 in 39.1 overs. Lungi Ngidicaught by Aiden Markram. The fans went wild, chanting his name as the 37-year-old lifted his helmet in triumph, extending his record of consecutive centuries.

See also: Virat Kohli lights up Raipur with a glorious six during the IND vs SA 2nd ODI

Here’s how fans reacted:

Kohli- Rotoraj Gaikwad’s attack buries the Proteas attack

The third wicket pair accelerated the post-drinks process, passing 150 in 127 balls as India reached 200 in 29.5 overs, with Gaikwad dismantling a boundary Keshav Maharaj and Corbin Bush. Gaikwad’s 100 came off 77 balls via a pulled four off Bosch, quickly followed by Kohli’s trademark single. Lungi Ngidi On 90 deliveries – his eighth ton against South Africa. The stand ended at 257 when Gaikwad fell Marco Jansen.​This alliance has lasted over 195 years Sachin Tendulkar–Dinesh Karthik194 against South Africa, India’s highest against them. South Africa, trailing 0-1 after losing Ranchi by 17 runs.

Read also: Fans roar as Ruturaj Gaikwad slams first century in IND vs SA’s second ODI in Raipur



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