The second ODI of the continuing three-match sequence between India and South Africa befell on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, on the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Worldwide Stadium in Raipur.
India suffered a four-wicket defeat, however Virat Kohli stole the highlight together with his distinctive efficiency and entertaining antics.
Kohli’s Masterclass with Bat
Virat Kohli performed a scintillating innings, scoring 102 runs off 93 balls, together with seven boundaries and two sixes. His innings was the spotlight for India, showcasing his trademark aggressive stroke play.
Hilarious Celebration Goes Viral
Whereas fielding, Kohli delighted the 65,000-strong crowd with a humorous celebration after dismissal of South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock. De Kock, who managed 8 runs off 10 balls, was caught by Washington Sundar at mid-on.
The cameras captured Kohli performing the long-lasting “Baba Ji Ka Thullu” gesture, made in style by comic Kapil Sharma, immediately going viral on social media.
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Virat Kohli’s 53rd ODI Century
Virat Kohli scored his 53rd ODI century, additionally his forty sixth century whereas batting at No.3, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s earlier report of 45 on the identical place. He now holds 11 streaks of a whole bunch in consecutive ODI innings, greater than AB de Villiers’ six.
Kohli has scored seven or extra centuries in opposition to 4 completely different opponents: 10 vs Sri Lanka, 9 vs West Indies, 8 vs Australia, and seven vs South Africa. Tendulkar is the one different participant to attain the same feat in opposition to a number of groups.
Though Kohli and Gaikwad celebrated particular person milestones, India’s mammoth whole was finally chased down by South Africa, leaving the sequence finely poised for the ultimate match.
Regardless of stellar efficiency from Kohli and Gaikwad, India’s efforts fell quick. South Africa chased down India’s large goal of 359, successful by 4 wickets and leveling the sequence 1-1. Aiden Markram scored his fourth ODI century and shaped essential partnerships with Temba Bavuma and Matthew Breetzke, whereas Dewald Brevis added a fast fifty, serving to South Africa obtain the third-biggest profitable run chase in ODI historical past.
The decisive third ODI might be performed in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.