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Kohli’s 135, Rohit’s Sixes Record Lift India to 17-Run Win Over South Africa in Ranchi

A record century from Kohli underscores India’s veteran-led recalibration in ODIs as selectors weigh roles with an eye on 2027.

Overview

  • India posted 349/8 after a 136-run stand between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, with KL Rahul adding a late 60.
  • Kohli’s 52nd ODI hundred set a single-format record as he finished with 135 off 120 balls.
  • Rohit reached 352 career ODI sixes to surpass Shahid Afridi’s mark during his 57 off 51.
  • South Africa fell for 332 in pursuit despite Matthew Breetzke’s 72, Marco Jansen’s 70 and Corbin Bosch’s 67.
  • Kuldeep Yadav’s 4-68, including a double strike that removed Jansen and Breetzke, swung a tense chase as India took a 1-0 series lead ahead of Wednesday’s Raipur ODI.