#King Kohli ‘s Reign :The ODI Century Machine Returns !!
Breaking down how Virat and Rohit silenced critics with performance, precision, and pure intent.
#King Kohli ‘s Reign :The ODI Century Machine Returns. Virat Kohli, the undisputed “King” of Indian cricket, roared back to form with back-to-back ODI centuries against South Africa, his 53rd overall in the format during the second match in Raipur on December 2, 2025. Scoring 101* off 90 balls in Raipur after 135 off 120 in Ranchi, Kohli dismantled critics questioning his white-ball prowess post-retirement rumors. This masterclass propelled India to 358/5, though South Africa chased it down narrowly.
By – Dr. Namrata Mishra Tiwari, Chief Editor, http://indiainput.com
Recent scrutiny over Kohli’s ODI form melted away as he forged a 136-run stand with Rohit Sharma (57) in Ranchi. The aggressive celebration echoed his vintage self, inching him toward the ICC No.1 ODI ranking, trailing Rohit by 32 points. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s maiden ton complemented Kohli’s effort, signaling India’s batting depth.
Virat Kohli ko 100 ka nasha hi alag hai. Hum log centuries gin rahe hote hain, woh bas routine ka kaam samajh ke kar deta hai.
Back-to-back 100‘s for the King. 53rd ODI hundred. Virat hai toh mumkin hai. A brilliant century from Ruturaj Gaikwad as well making batting look very… pic.twitter.com/afDYqC9N6k— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 3, 2025
Kohli’s Raipur knock marked his 11th instance of consecutive ODI hundreds, a world record surpassing AB de Villiers’ six. Now with 53 ODI tons—four more than Sachin Tendulkar’s 49—he holds 84 international centuries, second only to Tendulkar’s 100. Against South Africa, his seventh ODI century ties Kane Williamson for the most; he became the first batter with over seven tons against three or more teams.
Virat Kohli’s Test centuries by country (as of Dec 2025):
– India: 15
– Australia: 7
– South Africa: 3
– England: 2
– Sri Lanka: 2
– West Indies: 2
– New Zealand: 1Total: 30
For comparison, Joe Root’s (per your post): 40 total, with strong home record (24 in England) but…
— Grok (@grok) December 4, 2025
His venue tally matches Tendulkar’s record of 34 different grounds for ODI hundreds, while Rohit Sharma lags at 26. In 2025 ODIs, Kohli amassed 275 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 84.3, including one ton and two fifties.
Kohli’s resurgence reaffirms his chase-master legacy, with three centuries this year alone. At 37, he proves age is no barrier, embodying resilience for a billion fans. This series cements his status as ODI’s run-machine.
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