Virat Kohli has also scored a half-century in the second ODI against South Africa. In the first ODI played in Ranchi, he had played a century inning of 135 runs, now his bat has roared in Raipur also. Head coach Gautam Gambhir has praised his innings. According to a recent report by Cricbuzz, Virat had agreed to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This is the third consecutive match when Virat has scored 50 or more.

Virat Kohli completed his fifty in 47 balls, after which Kohli all over the field! Kohli! Slogans started being raised. As soon as Virat completed his fifty after running one run, the camera turned towards Gautam Gambhir and he was seen clapping in praise of Virat. This is the 13th time in ODI cricket history that Virat Kohli has scored more than 50 in 3 or more consecutive innings.

Gautam Gambhir appreciating Virat Kohli’s fifty. pic.twitter.com/Qh40EfiDF9

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 3, 2025

Virat Kohli played an unbeaten half-century of 74 runs in the last ODI match against Australia. In the first ODI match against South Africa played in Ranchi, he maintained his form and played an inning of 135 runs, making an important contribution in helping Team India win by 17 runs. Now he has also scored a fifty in the second ODI against South Africa.

There is no confirmation yet on whether his form will take him to the 2027 World Cup, but according to Cricbuzz, DDCA President Rohan Jaitley has confirmed that Virat will be seen playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Indian domestic cricket.

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