Average of 100, third Century Loading..: Virat Kohli's Stunning ODI Record In Vizag A Big Headache For South Africa

In-form Virat Kohli will be looking to continue his red hot form with the bat when India and South Africa lock horns against each other in the third and final match of the ongoing ODI series.

Virat Kohli has hit centuries in both the ODIs so far and will be keen to complete a hat-trick. In the series-opener in Ranchi, the former India captain scored 135 runs off 120 balls and helped his team win the match by 17 runs. He was adjudged the Player of the Match for his brilliant effort.

The right-handed batsman scored a century in the second ODI too in Raipur. He 102 runs off 93 balls with the help of 7 fours and a couple of sixes. Unfortunately, his valiant effort with the bat eventually went in vain as India lost the match.

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Virat Kohli's stunning record in Vizag:

The caravan now moves to Vizag, a venue where Virat Kohli enjoys a prolific record with the bat. This is the same venue where he has scored most ODI runs at home and will be looking to extend his fine record. Kohli has played 7 ODIs in Vizag and has scored a staggering 587 runs at an average of almost 100.

Kohli is in great form at the moment and he will be eager to make the most of it. His exact batting average in Vizag is 97.83 and another good knock can take it too 100 or beyond.

Virat Kohli's record in ODIs in Vizag:

• 118 — v Australia — 20 Oct 2010
• 117 — v West Indies — 2 Dec 2011
• 99 — v West Indies — 24 Nov 2013
• 65 — v New Zealand — 29 Oct 2016
• 157* — v West Indies — 24 Oct 2018
• 0 — v West Indies — 18 Dec 2019
• 31 — v Australia — 19 Mar 2023

India eyes series win:

Team India will be desperate to win the third ODI in order to seal the series. Things have not gone well for Team India against South Africa and a series win will do their confidence a world of good.

Last month, the Proteas inflicted a humiliating whitewash on India in the two-match Test series. India bounced back by winning the first ODI but they were not really impressive. While a century from Virat Kohli propelled them to 349/8, South Africa nearly chased down the total. In the end, the visitors fell short by just 17 runs.

In the second ODI, India went on to score 358/5 but ended up on the losing side. South Africa chased down the gigantic total with four balls remaining in order to level the series. The Men in Blue will be looking to bounce back and win the third ODI to clinch the series.

Action moves to T20Is:

After the Test and ODIs, India and South Africa will be locking horns against each other in a five-match T20I series. The series is scheduled to start on December 9 in Cuttack. India are yet to lose a T20I series under Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy and will be hoping that their record remains intact. The series will also be a good preparation for both the teams ahead of next year's T20 World Cup.