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India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Virat Kohli's magnificent masterclass was full on display in Raipur as the batting mogul showcased his unwavering mastery at the crease, bringing up his 53rd ODI century, helping India post 358/5 against South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series.

Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium had the honour of hosting the second ODI match of the IND vs SA series on Wednesday.

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The fans in the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium were dazzled with Kohli's sublime technique and razor-sharp instincts against the world-class Proteas bowlers.

Kohli reached a remarkable milestone, achieving his 53rd ODI century and 84th international hundred off 90 balls, marking the feat with a characteristic leap into the air.

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The stadium was boomed with thunderous chants of "Kohli! Kohli!" as the batter raised his bat to acknowledge the crowd's love. The cameras then captured head coach Gautam Gambhir applauding Kohli's century enthusiastically from the dressing room.

As the Indian batting maestro walked off the field after his magnificent knock, Gambhir was seen sharing a warm hug with him.

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Kohli (102, 93 balls) and Gaikwad (105, 83b) stitched up a record 195 runs for the third wicket as India recovered well from 62 for two. It was Kohli's second century in as many matches after going past the three digits in the first game at Ranchi on Sunday.

The third wicket stand was also India's highest against South Africa for any wicket in ODIs.

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