"Century in Thala's den in front of Gautam Gambhir" - Fans hail Virat Kohli after his 52nd ODI hundred in Ranchi

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli reached his 52nd ODI century during the ongoing first ODI of the three-match series at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. The right-handed batter has been at his best against the South Africa bowling attack despite coming in early in the innings.

Virat is playing his first one-day match in India since the England series earlier in 2025. He has a good record at the venue in the format. Before today’s match, he had passed fifty in three of his four ODI innings at the stadium, two of which he converted into centuries. He converted another knock into a century today.

Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Share 136-Run Partnership for the Second Wicket

India got off to a good start after being asked to bat. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored freely before Nandre Burger removed him for 18 in the fourth over. Virat Kohli then joined Rohit Sharma, and the pair kept the momentum going as India raced to 80 for 1 inside the first ten overs.

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Rohit lifted the scoring rate further in the 15th over by hitting Prenelan Subrayen for back-to-back sixes. A few overs later, Kohli smashed two consecutive sixes off Corbin Bosch and brought up his half-century from 48 balls.

Rohit soon reached his half-century mark from 43 deliveries, continuing the pressure on the South African attack. However, their 136-run stand came to an end when Marco Jansen trapped Rohit in the 22nd over. Rohit scored 57 runs off 51 balls, including five fours and three sixes.

Ranchi Crowd Erupts as Virat Kohli Reaches His Third ODI Hundred at the Venue

Virat Kohli brought the Ranchi crowd to its feet as he reached yet another ODI hundred. He registered his 52nd century in ODIs and the 83rd of his international career. The batter guided a ball past third man on the fifth ball of the 38th over.

Kohli reached the three-digit mark with a boundary and celebrated with a leap and a punch in the air as the stadium erupted. He removed his helmet and gloves, kissed the pendant around his neck, and acknowledged the roaring crowd.

KL Rahul joined him in celebration as Ranchi witnessed another masterclass from one of India’s greatest batters. Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Ravindra Jadeja, and the rest of the dressing room applauded the milestone from the modern-day great.

Fans Hail Virat Kohli Following his 52nd ODI Hundred in Ranchi

𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗗! 💯

Ranchi Rises to a King Kohli special! 👑

8⃣3⃣rd international CENTURY for Virat Kohli 🫡

Updates ▶️ https://t.co/MdXtGgRkPo#TeamIndia | #INDvSA | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/HeAExB9NPr

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 30, 2025

👑 💯 52*

There will be only one Virat Kohli.

You will have to clap to his class, excellence and drive.

Quite a few things to tick off. Played Virat. 🧿 #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/6j0b96LoA0

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) November 30, 2025

Kohli utilizes the powerplay
Kohli does the strike rotation in middle-overs
Kohli also does the finisher role by accelerating in the end

Basically, He is the BAAP of this format, and no one is ever coming close to him.

— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) November 30, 2025

The relief of Virat Kohli. 🥹♥️ pic.twitter.com/zfuYO5aXaB

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) November 30, 2025

HE’S STILL THE KING OF WORLD CRICKET!!!!!!!!! 👑🌍

Virat Kohli Smashes His 100!!!!
The Stadium Erupts, The World Celebrates! ⚡💯

The KING Will Keep Slaying, Keep Roaring, And Keep Making India Proud! 🇮🇳🔥#INDVSA pic.twitter.com/Aplyjq23JV

— Dr Khushboo 🇮🇳 (@khushbookadri) November 30, 2025

They never went anywhere. They aren't going anywhere. Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 30, 2025

AGGRESSIVE CELEBRATION BY KOHLI 🦁

- He is here to Stay forever. pic.twitter.com/qC1MQLPy2K

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 30, 2025

Rohit Sharma, Jaiswal and Arshdeep appreciating the greatness of King Kohli. pic.twitter.com/KC6mQ9Pzkk

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 30, 2025

𝙼̶𝚊̶𝚗̶𝚒̶𝚏̶𝚎̶𝚜̶𝚝̶𝚎̶𝚍̶ Mahifested by Kohli 🥰 pic.twitter.com/UNNfdASSWZ

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 30, 2025

They made biggest mistake by waking up the sleeping lion this version of Kohli looks more dangerous. pic.twitter.com/5mqtE3ccAk

— Kevin (@imkevin149) November 30, 2025

Kohli scoring a century in Thala's Den in front of Gambhir pic.twitter.com/i9Pc7OnH9d

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 30, 2025

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