Virat Kohli Hits 52 ODI Century In Ranchi: The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and South was played on Sunday i.e. November 30, 2025 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi. In this match, former Indian captain Rohit Sharma looked very happy after Team India’s star batsman Virat Kohli scored his 52nd century of his ODI career. After Virat achieved this feat by hitting a four off Marco Janssen, Rohit was seen clapping in the balcony of the dressing room. Kohli played an inning of 135 runs in 120 balls against South Africa in Ranchi, taking India to a huge score of 349/8.

Rohit Sharma also scored a half century

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma could not convert the good start into a big score and was out after scoring 57 runs in the 22nd over off the ball of Yansen. In which he hit 5 fours and 3 sixes. However, these experienced players looked very happy to see their teammate achieving the feat and their reaction on the century celebration is quickly going viral on social media.

A leap of joy

A thoroughly entertaining innings from Virat Kohli

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Many records made in Ranchi ODI

• Virat’s century in Ranchi ODI has made him number one in the list of batsmen who have scored most centuries in a single format. Kohli has left behind Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 51 centuries.
• This was also Kohli’s 83rd century in international cricket. Virat is now 17 centuries behind Sachin, who has 100 centuries in international cricket.
• This century scored by Virat also became the 7000th century in men’s international cricket.
• Rohit and Virat made a partnership of 136 runs for the second wicket, which was the 20th century partnership between them in ODI cricket. With this, he has now reached second place in the list of players who have made the most century partnerships in the world.
• Rohit Sharma has created history by breaking the record of most sixes hit by former Pakistani player Shahid Afridi in ODIs. Rohit left behind Afridi’s 351 sixes, which was the record since 2015.
• The former captain needed only three sixes before the match to overtake Afridi, who held this record with 351 sixes in 369 innings. At the same time, Rohit broke the record of the former Pakistani all-rounder in 100 less innings and now he has 352 sixes in his name in 269 innings.

The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa will start from Sunday. The first match is to be played on 30th November at JSCA Stadium, Ranchi. KL Rahul is the captain of Team India for this series. The command of the South African team is in the hands of Temba Bavuma.

What time will the first ODI between India and South Africa start? (IND vs SA 1st ODI Match Timing)

Star fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will not be seen in the ODI series against South Africa. Both have been given rest. Due to injury, regular captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer are also not in this series. Many young players have been selected in Team India for this series.

Full details of live streaming (IND vs SA 1st ODI Live Streaming)

The first ODI match between India and South Africa will start at 1:30 pm. The toss of the match will take place at 1 pm. Fans will be able to watch this match live on TV on the channels of Star Sports Network. Whereas viewers watching the match on mobile will be able to stream this match live on JioHotstar.

Update regarding weather also came (IND vs SA 1st ODI Weather Updates)

Rain will not disturb the first ODI between India and South Africa. The weather of Ranchi may remain pleasant during the match. On Sunday, the maximum temperature of Ranchi can go up to 24 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature can go up to 12 degrees Celsius. There is absolutely no chance of rain during the match.

Pitch Report (IND vs SA 1st ODI Pitch Report)

The first ODI match between India and South Africa will be played at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. The pitch here is suitable for spinners. However, fast bowlers were also seen getting help in the beginning. There is very little hope of a high scoring match here. Team India has played six matches on this ground, out of which it has won 3 matches and lost one match. There was no result of one match.

South Africa Likely Playing XI- Tony De Jorgi, Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, Matthew Britzke, Dewald Brewis, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Prenlan Subrayan, Lambi Ngidi and Nandre Berger.

Possible playing XI of Team India (India Likely Playing XI)- Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad/Yashaswi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Verma, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul (captain and wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh.

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

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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.

In 2017, Simon Harmer signed the ‘Kolpak Deal’ to play for the English county team Essex. Harmer had given up hope of playing Test cricket for South Africa. This off-spinner played for the first time in India with the South African team that toured India in 2015, but he had an average performance in this series. After which his chances of playing another Test match in India were almost over. However, Harmer has performed brilliantly on the current tour of India, playing an important role in helping the South African team achieve a historic 2-0 win in the two-match series.

What did Simon say about playing after 2015?

After registering a big win of 408 runs in the Guwahati Test against India, Simon Harmer said on Wednesday, ‘I never thought that I would get another chance in international cricket and I also never thought that I would come to India to play again. To be here, to win the series 2-0 and to be named player of the series, it is very special. I think it will take some time to understand and assimilate it and this is a very special victory for us.

Statement given on the historic victory in India

Simon Harmer said in response to a question asked by ‘PTI’, ‘Yes, I think when I signed the Kolpak deal, one of the conditions was that I would never be able to play for my country again, so I had accepted this fact.’

Harmer, who won the ‘Player of the Series’ award by taking 17 wickets in two Test matches in India, was expecting an excellent performance from himself on this tour. He said, ‘I always wanted to be able to look back at the end of my career and say that I was the best for myself.

India Vs South Africa ODI Series: A 2-match test series was played between India and South Africa, in which Team India suffered a shameful defeat by 2-0. After the Test series, the Indian team will play a 3-match ODI series from November 30, the first match of which will be held at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium in Ranchi. The process of Indian players reaching Ranchi for this series has started. Today i.e. on November 26, 2025, former captain Virat Kohli has reached Ranchi.

Warm welcome for Virat Kohli in Ranchi

Team India’s star batsman Virat Kohli was given a warm welcome after reaching Ranchi. A huge crowd of fans was seen to get a glimpse of him. When Kohli came out of the airport, a large number of police forces were deployed. Former Indian team player Saurabh Tiwari was also seen with Virat. Saurabh used to play domestic cricket for Jharkhand only. He played with Virat Kohli in the Under-19 World Cup winning team in 2008.

#WATCH Jharkhand: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli arrives in Ranchi ahead of the first India vs South Africa ODI match to be played on November 30 at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium. pic.twitter.com/ozsfFV0URQ

— ANI (@ANI) November 26, 2025

Virat is expected to score runs in the series against South Africa

Virat Kohli will be seen playing on the field for the first time after the Australia tour. Virat has recently returned from London. Virat had a bad start on the Australia tour. Kohli could not open his account in the first two matches of the ODI series. However, in the third match he played an unbeaten inning of 74 runs on 81 balls. In this match, Rohit Sharma scored a century and Team India got a big victory by 9 wickets.

India defend home series after losing 1st test: India had suffered a shameful defeat in the first match of the ongoing 2-match Test series between India and South Africa. The defeat of the Kolkata Test showed that Team India is no longer as strong at home as it used to be. The impenetrable fort of the Indian team at its home ground has now collapsed. Last year, under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir, Team India had to face a clean sweep at home against New Zealand. While chasing the target of 124 runs in the Kolkata Test, the Indian team collapsed for just 93 runs. Now the question in the minds of all Indian fans is whether India can make a comeback in this series?

In the last five decades, there have been seven home Test series where India lost its first match. In six of these, Team India avoided losing the series, won five series and drew one. Only once in 2024 did the Indian team face defeat in the series after losing the first match against New Zealand.

How many times was the series successful in saving

England 1972–73: India was trailing 0-1 in this series after the defeat in Delhi. After this, Team India won against England in Kolkata and Chennai and took a lead of 2-1 and the last two tests were drawn.

Australia 2001: After losing the series by 10 wickets in Mumbai, India won thrillers in Kolkata and Chennai to win the home series 2–1.

South Africa 2009–10: The Indian team had to face an innings defeat in the first Test in Nagpur. In the next match, India defeated South Africa in Kolkata and drew the series 1-1.

Australia 2016–17: In the first Test played in Pune, India had to face a defeat of 333 runs. After this, Team India won the series 2-1 by winning in Bengaluru and Dharamsala.

England 2020-21: In this series, India had to face defeat by 227 runs in the Chennai Test. After this, Team India won the series 3-1 with three consecutive wins.

England 2023-24: In this series, after the defeat in Hyderabad, they won in Vizag, Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamshala and won the series 4-1. For the first time in 112 years, a team won a 5-match Test series 4-1, even after losing the first match.

Since 1972, India has won the series five times and converted it into a draw once after losing the series 0-1 at home. The only exception is the 3-0 clean sweep against New Zealand in 2024.