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.

Virat Kohli Hundreds Against One Team In ODIs: Indian batsman Virat Kohli is the batsman who has scored the most centuries in the history of ODI cricket. Virat Kohli is also the batsman who has scored the most centuries against any one team in ODI cricket, which shows his consistency in batting and ability to play under pressure. Whenever it comes to Virat’s ODI centuries, his explosive innings against strong teams like Australia and England are often mentioned. However, very few people know that more than these legendary teams, Virat has scored the most centuries against Sri Lanka.

Virat’s 10 centuries against Sri Lanka

Virat Kohli has scored 10 centuries in 56 matches against Sri Lanka from 2008 to 2024, which is the most centuries scored by any batsman against one country. His highest score during this period is 166 runs unbeaten. During this period, Kohli scored a total of 2652 runs at an excellent average of 60.27, in which his strike rate was 93.67.

Virat’s 8 centuries against Australia

Virat Kohli has scored 8 centuries in 50 matches against Australia. At the same time, Virat has been continuously performing well against Australia. His highest score during this period is 123 runs. Against Australia, Virat has scored a total of 2451 runs with a strike rate of 93.69, in which he has an excellent average of 54.46.

Virat’s 3 centuries against England

Virat Kohli has scored 3 centuries in 33 matches against England. Virat has also performed brilliantly against England. His highest score during this period is 122 runs. Virat has scored a total of 1307 runs against England at an excellent average of 45.06, in which he has a strike rate of 89.27.

Let us tell you that Virat Kohli has so far scored 51 centuries in his ODI career, leaving behind Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 centuries. Among these centuries, 10 centuries against Sri Lanka, 8 centuries against Australia and 3 centuries against England have important contributions. Virat has also scored centuries in ODI cricket against many other countries.