Virat Kohli just keeps breaking records like it’s nobody’s business. The legend smashed his 84th international century in Raipur against South Africa today. This marks his second straight ODI hundred in consecutive matches in this IND vs SA ODI series. King Kohli showed once again why he’s considered one of cricket’s all-time greats.
Virat Kohli’s Masterclass in Raipur
Virat Kohli walked out and did what he does best – absolutely demolished the bowling. He took 90 balls to reach his century with 7 beautiful fours and 2 sixes. His 53rd ODI ton came hot on the heels of that stunning knock in Raipur. His timing was so perfect throughout his entire innings really.
Ruturaj Gaikwad wasn’t just watching from the other end either – he cracked his first-ever ODI century. Both of them put on a batting show that had South Africa’s bowlers looking completely lost. Seriously, it was like watching two greats having a classy inning on the cricket field.
Here’s the mind-blowing part – this is the 11th time Kohli has hit consecutive ODI hundreds. No other cricketer on planet Earth has done this as often as him. This record might never get broken by anyone ever.
Breaking Sachin’s Records One by One
Virat Kohli is sitting on 53 ODI centuries now while Sachin finished with 49. That’s four more tons than the legendary Master Blaster himself which sounds crazy when you say it out loud. Only 16 more centuries separate him from Sachin’s ultimate record of 100 international hundreds total.
The way things are going, Kohli might actually chase down that monster record sooner rather than later. His batting against South Africa is something else altogether – averaging almost 70 per innings. Nobody with 1,500-plus runs against them comes anywhere close to matching that average seriously.
Imagine being a South African bowler right now knowing you have to face this guy. They’re probably wishing they’d chosen a different career path at this point.
Equaling More Tendulkar Records
Raipur became the 34th different ODI venue where Kohli has scored a hundred. This record ties him with Sachin Tendulkar’s great record of scoring centuries at various venues. Virat keeps matching or breaking Sachin’s records these days.
Meanwhile, he’s confirmed playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi this year. The BCCI wants him to get more domestic cricket games before bigger international tasks ahead.
