Virat Kohli continues to rewrite cricket history, setting new milestones with every match. In the second ODI against South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur, Kohli once again showcased his stellar form. After a brilliant 135 in the first ODI, he followed it up with 102 runs off 93 balls. This remarkable innings helped India reach 358/5.
This knock marked his 53rd ODI century and his second consecutive ton. Batting at No. 3, Kohli has now scored 46 centuries.
Virat Kohli Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s Record
He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 45 hundreds as an opener, becoming the player with the most hundreds at a single batting position in any format of the game. Kohli also achieved his 10th century against South Africa, making him the only player with 10 or more centuries against four different nations in ODIs. Moreover, he registered his 34th ODI century at a different venue, a feat that equals Tendulkar’s record.
Kohli’s dominance continues to shine across teams and grounds. His consistency and skill remain unmatched in modern cricket.
