Virat Kohli notched up his 52nd ODI century to arrange Crew India’s 17-run win over South Africa within the first ODI in Ranchi on Sunday.

Former India captain Virat Kohli marked his return to worldwide cricket with a document 52nd century in ODI cricket towards South Africa within the 1st ODI in Ranchi on Sunday. Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar by turning into the first-ever batter to attain 52 centuries in a single format of the sport in worldwide cricket as Tendulkar has 51 centuries in Take a look at cricket.

After India’s dismal run in Take a look at cricket beneath head coach Gautam Gambhir, there have been murmurs on social media that the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) could be open to having a chat with recently-retired Kohli and Rohit Sharma if they’d be keen to return to the longest format of the sport. India had been humiliated 2-0 at residence by South Africa within the two-match Take a look at sequence.

Kohli notched up his 83rd worldwide century and first since his ton towards Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 earlier this yr in Dubai to arrange India’s huge rating of 349 after being despatched into bat. KL Rahul’s Crew India notched up a hard-fought 17-run win to get a 1-0 lead within the three-match ODI sequence.

On the presentation ceremony, Kohli was requested by offered Harsha Bhogle to reiterate whether or not he’s planning to play in solely ‘one format’ of the sport. Kohli replied, “Sure, and that’s the way it’s all the time going to be. I’m simply taking part in one type of the sport.”

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Kohli smashed 135 off 120 balls with 7 sixes and 11 fours whereas Rohit Sharma notched up 57 off 51 balls with 3 sixes and 5 fours. Skipper Rahul additionally chipped in with 60 off 56 balls with 3 sixes and a couple of fours.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter revealed that he has by no means been large on ‘preparation’. “I’ve by no means been a believer of loads of preparation. All my cricket has been psychological. I work bodily very onerous, so long as my health ranges are up and I’m feeling nicely, it’s good,” Kohli stated within the post-match presentation.

“I’ve performed 300-odd ODI video games and a lot cricket, for those who’re in contact with the sport and are capable of hit balls within the follow, for those who bat for an hour or two within the nets, you recognize you’re good. Should you’re off form, you wish to play extra within the nets. Apart from that, it’s about being mentally prepared and having fun with the sport,” he added.

Kohli had reached Ranchi prematurely to arrange for the ODI sequence together with Rohit Sharma. Each Kohli and Rohit returned to ODI cricket after taking part in in ODI sequence towards Australia in October.

“I needed to pay money for the situations in Ranchi. I visualise the sport quite a bit, once I take into consideration the sport, if I see myself being intense and sharp, I do know I can loosen up and play on the market. I’m 37, so, I additionally have to maintain my physique,” Kohli stated.