This evening Ranchi, the full stadium is waiting for a high level Odi, a type and Virat Kohli Gets out early under moderate pressure with India. The 37-year-old walked in the fourth inning Long live JaiswaL’s early departure is immediately charged with a crisp boundary to third man. The wound flowed with the old comfort, 136 workers stand who gave an order Rohit Sharma This is India’s innings is beautiful.
Ranchi timed it perfectly every time with signature straight drives, leaning cover drives and gaps. The landmark moment came when he smashed Kohli Marco Jansen it is a century to reveal a century for the border. As he reached his century of 52, Kohli not only entertained the crowd but reminded the world that the ‘work machine’ was still built for long, relentless innings.
IND VS SA: Virat Kohli shuts down criticism as he lights up Ranchi with a record-extending 52nd hundred
Kohli’s last hundred was not just another addition to his brilliant record, it was a defining chapter in his already monumental career.
His 52nd century extended his lead as the only batter in history to cross the 50-century barrier in the format. This knock also marked his golden Odi ton against South Africa Quinton de Kock and Ab and villiers For the most centuries in India-sa Odis.
Earlier in the match, it was only his 32nd run that Kohli topped Jack dear Becoming the second highest run-getter in India-South Africa ODI history. Kallis’ tally of 61-plus against India, a benchmark Kohli thinks Kohli has gone with Kohli’s past. Alone Sachin Tendulkar Now sitting above him in this competition, with 23001 runs, he has challenged Kohli’s current pace very well. This Ranchi century also pushed Kohli to 83 international centuries, his 19th and his second in World cricket. With 30 test hundreds, one t20i ton and an unparalleled Odi dominance, Kohli continues to redefine longevity and excellence in the modern game.
The innings also showcased his ability to read bowlers and not adjust immediately, a skill that has kept him ahead for more than a decade. A celebration, a quiet rise to the bat, raised eyes to heaven, a man fully aware of his place in cricket history.
For India, this tattoo didn’t just work on the board; It was convincing that their biggest chaser and most complete Odi fruit remained the absolute best. And for the cricketing world, it was another reminder that only the record books can keep up when Kohli decided to take charge.
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India’s complete control built around the Mainclass against South Africa in Ranchi, Kohli
India’s innings started with urgency early on Jaishvi Jaiswal He hit a couple of crisp boundaries, but his dismissal in the fourth over brought Virat Kohli to a much earlier statement than was ideal. What followed was an accelerating change. Kohli immediately made his intentions known with a beautifully balanced mix of neat spin and signature shot, along with a smooth third-man boundary. Rohn matched it stroke for stroke, with a pair of 136 ensuring capital investment as India’s pair completely flattened South Africa’s early plans. Rohit’s half-century Kohli Kohli played a long, commanding role and even after Rohit fell to 57, the innings kept the flow going because of Kohli’s unbroken rhythm.
Travel Giikwad and Washington Sundar It fell in quick succession, offering a potential slowdown, but Kohli absorbed the pressure compared to the incomparable Odi. He reached the maximum heavy with Corbin Bosch and handled the innings like a seasoned architect, ensuring that the spin, pace, strike and work rate remained intact. The hundred, completed off 102 balls, reflects both control and acceleration, 7 sixes with 11 boundaries and 7 sixes, and highlights the balance of aggression. Kl rahul They quietly backed him up, contributing to a sustained phase that took India to 349/8 in 50 overs.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
52 Odi tons for Virat Kohli.
– Tushar Gupta (@tushar15_) 30 November 2025
Odi Hundred No. 52. Same hunger, same fire. @imvkohli 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/kg2xn5kxu1
– MAYACK AGARWAL (@MayanKcricket) 30 November 2025
Virat Kohli is here to prove his critics wrong.. The king for a reason.
– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) 30 November 2025
A diamond is forever. #Viratkohli . # No. 52.
– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogharsha) 30 November 2025
When is the bus waiting for mujhse 52 in the jay 🤣 @imvkohli Bhaya Aap 100 Jayda Honge Mujhse ❤️🧿 🐐 🇮🇳 #Indvssaodi https://t.co/oswqrtfj2r
– Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) 30 November 2025
Sparkle eyes are left behind !! @imvkohli Absolute Masterclass Batting !! 🫶🏾
– Robbie Uthappa (@robbieutappa) 30 November 2025
Cricket Gyaan: Let there be no doubt: @imvkohli He is the greatest Odi player of the 21st century. Imho Sir Viv was the greatest Odi player of the 20th century. Not to compare the best, but Kohli King at this age! 🙏👍
– Rajdeep Sardesai (@SardesairajDeep) 30 November 2025
Good to see @imvkohli Gautam Gambhir’s favorite player talks with his bat!
– Saba Naqvi (@_sabanaqvi) 30 November 2025
Virat Kohli’s celebration showed what it is
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) 30 November 2025
I’m not finished! #Viratkohli #Indvsa # 1 stodi #cricket #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/vs2ghxhdyx
– CricketTimes.com (@crickettimeshq) 30 November 2025
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