Team India's Virat enjoys Proteas shake!
Updated On: 01 December, 2025 10:24 AM IST | Ranchi | PTI
Kohli’s 52nd ODI century propels India to a formidable 349-8 in first ODI only to see South Africa fight back before spinner Kuldeep Yadav (4-68) and pacer Harshit Rana (3-65) ensure last-over victory for hosts by 17 runs
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Virat Kohli is all pumped up as he celebrates his century against South Africa at Ranchi on Sunday. Pics/BCCI
Virat Kohli reaffirmed his enduring value to India’s ODI setup with a perfectly paced century that shaped his team’s 17-run victory over South Africa in the series-opener here on Sunday.
On a flat JSCA surface, Kohli (135 off 120 balls) controlled the tempo of the innings from the moment he walked in, anchoring India’s imposing 349-8 with an effort that blended classical stroke-play with calculated acceleration.
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