Virat Kohli Extending his color’s record, he delivered a most fitting performance in his record-length 52nd century, scoring 120 off 120 balls with 11 fours and seven sixes in his record-length 52nd century. India 349/8 against South Africa serial opener. 37-year-old knock, the most ever 2025 Champions Trophyretirement negotiations and a 17-run win that put India 1-0 ahead called into question a sensational 17 that postponed a man. Then it comes Jaishvi Jaiswal‘s early exit, Kohli’s 136th innings with the most runs Rohit Sharma (57 off 51), mixing solid defense with explosive stroke on a batting-friendly pitch.
Gautam Gambhir fears Virat Kohli’s record breaking ton
South African captain Aiden Markram Initially, I gave up on the bowlers, but India’s batting fire got the better of them Kl rahul 56 60 off is added to set an awesome target. Kohli scored a double ton before falling Nandre burgerbat lifting to a jarring stadium crowd. Cameras captured the head coach Gautam Gambhir A round of applause from the locker room, joined by the supporting cast Sitanshu Kotak and Morne Morkelbefore sharing a hot side with Kohli upon his return. This gesture highlighted the team unity, especially as Kohli was Sachin TendulkarMarks for most Odi tones in general and against South Africa.
Gautam Gambhir appreciates Virat Kohli’s batting ..
Great gesture by the coach.#Indvssa #Viratkohli #Gautamgambhir #Rohitsharma pic.twitter.com/ypdnc0izv
– Manvendra Sharma (@manvendra__117) 30 November 2025
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Kohli and Gambhir Harmony Amid Hypothesis
A whisper of tension with Kohli set to shut down Gambhir’s public acclaim, no visible interaction during recent netsAustralian Audietc. Reports suggest BTCI officials, Gambhir and the selectors Ajit Agarkar The futures for Kohli and Rohit in Ahmedabad could be called upon, perhaps forcibly Vijay Hazare Eligibility for Eligibility 2027 World Cup. Gambhir, who has previously asserted a strong personal bond with Kohli, emphasized maturity beyond on-field rivalries such as the IPL clash.
Kuldeep YadavIncluding four wickets Matthew breetzke (72) and Marco Jansen (70) sealed the win by 332, despite the late pace. Kohli’s post-match determination”If I have arrived somewhere, I will reach 120%“After his Test and T20I scholarships, he single-handedly lights up his odyssey on odyssey. This Ranchi Masterclass reaffirms his legacy by building on India’s campaign with Gambhir’s support at every innings.
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