Virat Kohli slammed his 53rd ODI century during the second ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin praised Virat Kohli's intent during the first India vs South Africa ODI in Ranchi, where the batter hit a record 52nd ODI century, helping the hosts trump South Africa by 17 runs. Ashwin also noted that Virat looks like he is "in the zone."
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar highlighted Virat Kohli's ability to know his game "inside out", pointing out that his strength doesn't lie in hitting big shots straight away but playing in the V and prioritising singles.
Virat continued to mesmerise fans amidst all the chatter about his ODI future heading into the 2027 ODI World Cup, hitting his 52nd ODI century and achieving the record for most centuries in a single format by a batter. During his 120-ball stay, Virat smashed 135 runs with 11 fours and seven
Just after Virat reached the landmark in 102 balls after gliding a Marco Jansen delivery for a four, a fan ran onto the ground, managing to greet Virat by touching his arms before he was removed from the field of play by the security.
This Sunday turned out to be great for all cricket fans in India as star batter Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI century during the ongoing match against South Africa at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.
During the first ODI at Ranchi, Virat was at his vintage best, slamming a 120-ball 135, with 11 fours and seven sixes, with his runs coming at a strike rate of over 112.
Virat Kohli's brilliant 135 in 120 balls, with 11 fours and seven sixes, led India to a massive score, with Rohit Sharma (57 in 51 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and KL Rahul (60 in 56 balls, with two fours and three sixes) also chipping in useful fifties. SA needs 350 runs to win.
Babar Azam ended his 807-day-long century drought in international cricket as he brought up his 20th ODI century in the second match of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. With this century, Babar also matched former Pakistan batsman Saeed Anwar's record for the most ODI centuries by a Pak
It was a historic night for Brits at Indore as not only her 89-ball 101, with 15 fours and a six, helped South Africa make a comeback from 69 all out against England to chase down 232 against New Zealand, but she also notched her fifth ODI ton this year, becoming the first women's cricket
Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis slammed his sixth ODI hundred, which guided the hosts to a comfortable 99-run victory over Bangladesh at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.