Raipur | December 3, 2025 — India captain Virat Kohli produced a masterclass with the bat in the 1st ODI against South Africa at Ranchi, scoring his 52nd ODI century and 83rd international hundred overall. His brilliant innings anchored India’s total and played a pivotal role in securing a thrilling 17-run victory, setting the tone for the series.
Kohli’s knock combined patience, timing, and aggression, keeping the South African bowlers under constant pressure. With wickets falling at regular intervals around him, his innings proved decisive, highlighting his unmatched consistency and reinforcing his status as one of cricket’s modern greats. The win also boosted India’s confidence as they look to dominate the rest of the series.
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