- By Gurmeet Batra
- Wed, 03 Dec 2025 04:29 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Veteran batter Virat Kohli maintained his exceptional form, striking another magnificent century against South Africa, elevating his ODI century tally to 53.
Underscoring his unwavering prowess in the sport, Kohli brought up his magnificent ton in 90 balls.
Kohli's exceptional form continued unabated as Marco Jansen delivered a fullish ball, which the star batter adeptly knocked down to long-on for a single, securing his 53rd ODI century.
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The moment he concluded the run, Kohli erupted in excitement, jumping and punching the air, and triumphantly raised his arms, helmet flying off in jubilation.
With his eyes cast skyward, Kohli was cocooned in a heartfelt hug from captain KL Rahul, as thunderous chants of "Kohli, Kohli" filled the air.
Kohli's 53rd ODI ton sent the internet into meltdown as the avid fans could not stop themselves from singing the praises of the batting bigwig.
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians took to their X handle and sang the praises of Kohli. The five-time IPL champions wrote on X, "Consistency ka dusra naam Virat Kohli."
Consistency ka dusra naam Virat Kohli 🇮🇳💙 pic.twitter.com/z6h3CoSUns
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 3, 2025
One fan on X wrote, "VIRAT KOHLI IS COMING TO RULE 2027 WORLD CUP IN SOUTH AFRICA."
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VIRAT KOHLI IS COMING TO RULE 2027 WORLD CUP IN SOUTH AFRICA. 🐐#indvssa #savsind #indvsa #savind #odiseries #Ashes #SyedMushtaqAliTrophy pic.twitter.com/qY0R2BTKWc
— Cric Tikana (@bgt2027) December 3, 2025
Another fan said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we are back to the pre-COVID era of Virat Kohli. Just greatness."
Ladies and gentlemen we are back to pre-covid era of Virat Kohli.
— Shubham Sharma (@shubham_2102_s) December 3, 2025
Just greatness👑.#ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/E5Mcp0VP3y
If anybody can, it's him.
— Maddy (@EvilRashford) December 3, 2025
The King Virat Kohli pic.twitter.com/9r4d6IuMiq
🥹❤️ THE ICONIC VIRAT KOHLI JUMP!
— BHANWAR SINGH 🇮🇳 (@TEJAJI33) December 3, 2025
53rd ODI hundred and pure joy unleashed — King Kohli at his absolute best! 🐐🏏#ViratKohli #GOAT #ViratKohli𓃵 Ruturaj Gaikwad #CricketLegend pic.twitter.com/go8ySRtB2J
Being a Superstar in the country of 1.5 Billion people isn't a cake walk. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have earned it.
— M K Meena (@MausamKumarMee4) December 3, 2025
I don't see a single reason to end this culture. pic.twitter.com/fQ4iD0de94
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