India Vs South Africa ODI Series 2025: The second match of the ongoing 3-match ODI series between India and South Africa was played on Wednesday i.e. December 3, 2025 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. In this match, the Indian team had to face defeat by 4 wickets, but the entire match was in the name of Virat Kohli. First, Virat played a brilliant inning of 102 runs in 93 balls with the help of 7 fours and 2 sixes. After this, when Team India came on the ground for fielding, Kohli was seen entertaining the 65 thousand spectators present in the stadium. Now his celebration is going viral on social media.

Virat did a fun celebration when De Kock was out

The South African team, which came on the field to chase Team India’s huge target of 359 runs, had a bad start. During this, South Africa’s experienced wicketkeeper batsman became the victim of Arshdeep Singh in the fifth over. After scoring 8 runs in 10 balls, De Kock was caught in the air by Washington Sundar standing at mid-on within 30 yards. As soon as Sundar completed the catch, the camera focused on Virat Kohli, and Virat’s fun-filled celebration was captured on TV.

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— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) December 3, 2025

Why is Virat’s celebration going viral?

Virat Kohli did the famous ‘Baba Ji Ka Thullu’ pose by making his hands like a snake. Comedian Kapil Sharma has often used such gestures to make people laugh. He himself has made this gesture famous.

Virat scored 53rd century in ODI

Team India’s veteran batsman Virat Kohli scored the 53rd century of his ODI career against South Africa in Raipur ODI. Virat holds the record for scoring most centuries in any one format of international cricket. Whereas Virat had achieved this position by leaving behind the great batsman Sachin Tendulkar in Ranchi ODI.

India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Match: The second match of the ongoing 3-match ODI series between India and South Africa was played yesterday i.e. on December 3, 2025 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Even though Team India’s young batsman Tilak Verma was not a part of the playing eleven in this match, he made his presence felt in the match with excellent fielding and saved five runs for the team. While South Africa was chasing the target of 359 runs in the second innings of Raipur ODI, Tilak came on the field as a substitute fielder and saved a six in the 20th over of the innings. Tilak, flying in the air like Superman, stopped the ball, which was going for a six outside the boundary. Aidan Markram looked surprised after seeing his effort, because it was Markram who had played that shot.

Tilak showed excellent athleticism

South African opener Aiden Markram played an aerial shot at long-on on the fourth ball of Kuldeep Yadav in the 20th over. Tilak, standing there, jumped high and caught the catch with both hands. However, when Tilak felt that he had gone under the boundary line, he showed amazing athleticism and intelligence and threw the ball back into the field and Tilak saved five runs for the team.

That was a 100/100 effort by #TilakVarma,

Came in as a substitute fielder, saved a certain six, and boosted the team’s spirit.#INDvSA 2nd ODI, LIVE NOW https://t.co/uUUTmlZugb pic.twitter.com/yDzPkJkAYL

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 3, 2025

Tilak launches India’s new jersey with Rohit

Earlier, during the mid-innings break of the second ODI played between India and South Africa, Tilak Verma along with ICC T20 World Cup 2026 brand ambassador Rohit Sharma launched India’s new jersey for the T20 World Cup. The 10th edition of the T20 World Cup will be held from February 7, 2026 to March 8, 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. India has been placed in Group A along with arch-rivals Pakistan, USA, Netherlands and Namibia. India will face USA in the first match of their tournament on 7th February in Mumbai.

India’s team for T20 series against South Africa: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubhman Gill (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar.

Virat Kohli Visit MS Dhoni Home: After India’s embarrassing 0-2 defeat to South Africa in the Test series, the three-match ODI series between the two teams is going to start on November 30 at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. The Indian team has reached Ranchi for this match. There is tremendous enthusiasm among the fans of Ranchi regarding the two most star players of Team India, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. As soon as both the players landed at Ranchi airport, a large number of fans were present there to get a glimpse of them. Virat Kohli’s popularity in Ranchi was such that from airport to hotel and ground, fans were shouting slogans of King Kohli everywhere.

Virat reached Dhoni’s house to meet him

The Indian team has reached the city of former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to play the first ODI against South Africa. During this time, Virat Kohli reached MS Dhoni’s house to meet him. This meeting between Dhoni and Kohli is no less than a big event for cricket fans. As soon as the news came out that Virat Kohli was going to Dhoni’s house, a crowd of fans gathered outside Dhoni’s house to see him. This moment shows the deep bond between these two legendary players and the fans’ unwavering love for them.

MS Dhoni personally drove his car to drop Virat Kohli back at the hotel after dinner. pic.twitter.com/sEHdZT1EGt

— ⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) November 27, 2025

Virat Kohli has been visiting MS Dhoni’s house earlier also to meet him. Apart from Virat Kohli, other players of the Indian team have also reached Dhoni’s house.

Virat will prepare for the first ODI

After an emotional meeting with MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli will now start preparing for the first ODI against South Africa on 30 November. The three-match ODI series will be very important for both the teams. Because Team India would like to maintain its dominance on its home ground. At the same time, the South African team is also ready to present a strong challenge. At present, a tremendous atmosphere of cricket is being seen in Ranchi and all eyes are on the match to be held on 30th November.