The first match of the three-match ODI series was played between India and South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. In this match, Virat Kohli played a brilliant inning of record 135 runs. Virat Kohli, who became the ‘Player of the Match’, hit 11 fours and 7 sixes in his innings of 120 balls. Many veteran cricketers reacted to this brilliant innings of Virat, but what former Indian opener Virender Sehwag said went viral.

Same hunger, same passion even today – Virender Sehwag on Kohli’s century

On Virat Kohli’s 52nd ODI century, Virender Sehwag posted on

Virat Kohli again showed that making runs is as easy for him as it is for us. 52nd ODI century. Kohli is not chasing records, records are chasing Kohli. Even today there was hunger, there was passion.
King stays King! pic.twitter.com/HhhCAQgj7p

— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 30, 2025

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan also praised Virat’s hunger for runs. He said, “Another special day for Virat Kohli. 52nd century, still setting new standards of consistency and hunger for runs. Excellent innings.”

Another special day for @imVkohli 52nd ODI hundred and still setting the standard for consistency and hunger. Brilliant innings. pic.twitter.com/IXrCyjkcyg

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) November 30, 2025

Bus mujhse 52 century’s jayda waiting when @imVkohli bhaiya aap 100 century’s jayda honge mujhse #INDVSSAODI https://t.co/osWQrTfJ2R

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) November 30, 2025

Former Indian fast bowler Irfan Pathan said that Virat Kohli’s celebration after scoring a century shows what importance this innings holds for him. Robin Uthappa and Yuzvendra Chahal have also reacted to Virat’s excellent innings.