Brother Vikas and sister Bhawna express jubilation on social media after Virat Kohli’s 84th international century | IND v SA, 2nd ODI
In the second ODI of South Africa’s tour of India at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on December 3, 2025, India displays a formidable 358/5 after South Africa chose to go first. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with his 84th international century – a masterful 102 off 93 balls with seven fours and two sixes – his 53rd ODI ton and second in a row against the Proteas after his 135 at Ranchi. Giikwad TravelThe explosive 105 of 83 (12 fours, two sixes) formed a crucial third wicket stand of 195 runs, propelling India past 250 in the 35th over as Kohli reached his milestone in 90 balls.
Kohli’s family was quick to celebrate his masterclass in Raipur on social media, amplifying the emotional resonance of his purple patch. Brother Vikas Kohli shared an Instagram story of Kohli’s triumphant celebration, captioned simply “Hell yeah”, capturing the raw exhilaration of the moment.
While Sister Bhawna posted her own story praising: “You make us all proud and those who love cricket get a treat to cherish.“, highlighting the batter’s lasting impact on fans and loved ones.
Marry Anushka Sharma joined the chorus, uploading a TV screenshot of Kohli’s century celebration adorned with a red heart emoji, his silent but heartfelt support highlighting their unbreakable bond amid his chase to Sachin Tendulkarthe files. These reactions followed similar family support after Ranchi, where Vikas silenced the critics, signaling unwavering support as Kohli approached 85 tons.
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India’s dominant batting performance scores colossal total against South Africa
The first tremors saw Rohit Sharma crack for 14 from eight balls at Nandre Burger in the fifth, with Yashasvi Jaiswal departure for 22 shortly after Marco JansenKohli and Gaikwad’s double strike rebuilt aggressively. Powerplay 1 gave 66/2, accelerating to 100 in the 16th over; Gaikwad’s 50 came off 52 balls, Kohli’s 47, their 150-run alliance crushed Keshav Maharajthat’s the turn. In drinks in 32 overs (221/2), India surged to 300 in the 44th over, KL RahulRavindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 66 of 43 (six fours, two sixes) and 24 not out added 50 in the death, with 41 runs in the last five overs despite a slow over-rate penalty.
Jansen dominated the bowling with 2/63, Good luck claimed Kohli late, but Corbin Bosch divulged 79 in eight overs as India’s run rate of 7.16 launched a daunting chase. This total, bolstered by 24 extras including 20 wides, positions India to seal the series 2-0, with Kohli’s form silencing doubters in his Vijay Hazare commitment too.
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