Virat Kohli delivers a masterclass as Indian star smashes second consecutive century

Ruturaj Gaikwad brings up his maiden ODI hundred, reaching the mark in only 77 balls

Last updated: December 03, 2025 | 15:16

Jai Rai, Assistant Editor

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India's Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a century during the second one-day international (ODI) cricket match against South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur on December 3, 2025.

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Dubai: Whenever Virat Kohli steps out to bat, it’s a spectacle — and he proved his class once again by blasting another magnificent century, his 53rd in ODIs, during the second One-Day International against South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur.

Kohli reached the milestone in just 90 balls, marking the 84th international century of his illustrious career.

In the opening ODI of the series in Ranchi, Kohli had already showcased superb form with a 135-run knock off 120 deliveries.

At the other end, Ruturaj Gaikwad brought up his maiden ODI hundred, reaching the mark in only 77 balls.

Kohli has returned to international cricket after nearly four months, having last featured in a three-match ODI series in Australia. He struggled initially, going scoreless in the first two matches, but bounced back with a 74-run innings in the third. That regained momentum has clearly stayed with him.

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Jai RaiAssistant Editor

Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf. A former first-division cricket league captain himself, he brings not only a deep understanding of the game but also a cricketer's discipline to his work. His unique blend of athletic insight and journalistic expertise gives him a wide-ranging perspective that enriches his storytelling, making his coverage both detailed and engaging. Driven by an unrelenting passion for sports, he continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. As the day winds down for most, he begins his work, ensuring that the most captivating stories make it to the print edition in time for readers to receive them bright and early the next morning.

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