US EditionIND vs SA: Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad Set New Record During 2nd ODI in Raipur
Virat Kohli scored his 84th international century and 40th at home, sharing a 195-run partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad in the second ODI against South Africa.
- At Raipur, Virat Kohli scored his 84th international century at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, marking his second consecutive century against South Africa.
- Ahead of the series, debates over Kohli's future included extensive discussion, and only Sachin Tendulkar stands ahead, so continued play could let Virat Kohli challenge that mark.
- Kohli's quick 90-ball century came after a 195-run partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored 135 off 120 in the previous game.
- India planned to exploit the last 10 overs to near 400, promoting KL Rahul to number five, while Virat Kohli's century marked his 40th international hundred at home.
- If Kohli stays available through 2027, his recent form reduces doubts and gives him the opportunity to chase Sachin Tendulkar's ODI World Cup 2027 records.
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Irfan Pathan Lauds Virat Kohli's 84th International Ton
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The 37-year-old batter's recent performances have been remarkable, continuing where he had left off at Ranchi with a scorching 135 in 120 balls consisting of 11 fours and seven sixes. Kohli delivered a more controlled knock this time around, with a 93-ball 102 consisting of seven fours and two sixes in Raipur. Sports News | Irfan Pathan Lauds Virat Kohli's 84th International Ton.
Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad hundreds help India set 359-run target against SA
Raipur: Virat Kohli’s successive hundred, maiden century from Ruturaj Gaikwad (105), and KL Rahul’s quickfire 66 not out propelled India to a formidable 358 for five against South Africa in the second ODI here on Wednesday. Kohli (102 off 93 balls, 7x4s, 2x6s) and Gaikwad (105 off 83 balls, 12x4s, 2x6s) reset the record for the highest third-wicket stand for India in ODIs against South Africa as their 195-run association built the platform for t…
Virat Kohli nears another Sachin Tendulkar's world record with back-to-back centuries against South Africa
Star India batter Virat Kohli smacked his 84th international century against South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The former India captain is in phenomenal form with the bat at the moment, having scored his second consecutive ton against the Proteas. In the previous game, he made 135 runs off 120 balls and kept up with the momentum in the second ODI to further cement his spot for the ODI World Cup 2027.…
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