Virat Kohli Shines Again: A Look at His Back-to-Back Centuries Against South Africa
Kohli's Stellar Performance in Raipur
New Delhi: The cricket community in India has been abuzz with admiration for Virat Kohli following his remarkable achievement of scoring a second consecutive century during the second ODI against South Africa on Wednesday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
Kohli carried forward his impressive form from the first ODI in Ranchi, where he scored 135 runs off 120 balls, leading India to victory. In this match, he secured his 84th international century, marking the 53rd of his ODI career. He formed a significant partnership of 195 runs for the third wicket with Ruturaj Gaikwad, who also reached his maiden ODI century.
Following Kohli's outstanding performance, both current and former Indian cricketers took to social media to express their admiration for the 37-year-old's innings.
Shreevats Goswami commented, “Virat’s this 100 is even better than the Ranchi one. The pitch wasn’t as easy as these two have made it look, with the ball stopping a bit here and there. The guy is an absolute run-scoring machine.”
Virat’s this 100 is even better than the ranchi one. The pitch wasn’t as easy as these 2 have made it look which the ball stopping a bit here & there. The guy is a absolute run scoring machine. #ViratKohli𓃵 #INDvSA
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) December 3, 2025
Aakash Chopra remarked, “Back-to-back centuries. Beast mode activated.” Meanwhile, Irfan Pathan noted, “On Sunday, the king plays for sure, but on weekdays he plays with your plans. Brilliant 100 by Virat Kohli.”
Back to back centuries. Beast mode activated
#Kohli #IndvSA
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 3, 2025
Former cricketing great Virender Sehwag shared, “Virat Kohli has a different addiction to scoring centuries. While we count centuries, he treats it as a routine task. Back-to-back 100s for the King. His 53rd ODI hundred. If Virat is playing, anything is possible. A brilliant century from Ruturaj Gaikwad as well, making batting look effortless.”
Virat Kohli ko 100 ka nasha hi alag hai. Hum log centuries gin rahe hote hain, woh bas routine ka kaam samajh ke kar deta hai.
Back-to-back 100‘s for the King. 53rd ODI hundred. Virat hai toh mumkin hai. A brilliant century from Ruturaj Gaikwad as well making batting look very… pic.twitter.com/afDYqC9N6k— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 3, 2025
Mohammad Kaif added, “Without Kohli, cricket is nothing... pure vintage!”
Without Kohli cricket is nothing.. pure vintage!
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 3, 2025
Yuzvendra Chahal, the Indian spinner, expressed, “Bow down to the King, Virat Kohli.”
Bow down to the King, Virat Kohli
https://t.co/gDwIO7fe40
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) December 3, 2025
India concluded their innings on a high note, scoring 358/5, thanks to centuries from both Gaikwad (105) and Kohli (102), along with an impressive unbeaten 66 from skipper KL Rahul, setting a formidable target for the South African team.