NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s outstanding form in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa continues to reinforce his status as one of world cricket’s most reliable run-scorers. After marking his return to the format with a brilliant century in the opening ODI in Ranchi, the Indian great produced another sublime ton in the second match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Kohli, who powered India to a 17-run win in Ranchi with a superb 135 off 120 deliveries, reached three figures again — this time off just 90 balls — showcasing rhythm, intent and immaculate shot selection.
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This century marked Kohli’s 53rd in ODIs and his 84th across all formats (Tests, ODIs and T20Is).The landmark moment came in trademark Kohli style: a sharp single off Marco Jansen that pushed him to triple figures, triggering thunderous chants of “Kohli! Kohli!” around the stadium. He raised his bat to acknowledge the electric atmosphere and the fans celebrating another masterclass.With this innings, Kohli now boasts 11 separate streaks of scoring hundreds in two or more consecutive ODI innings — a record unmatched in the format. The next best is AB de Villiers, who achieved the feat six times, underlining the rarity and dominance of Kohli’s consistency.
