Virat Kohli’s incredible consistency in ODIs shows no signs of slowing down. After announcing himself with a commanding 135 off 120 balls in India’s 17-run win in Ranchi, the former captain followed it up with yet another fluent innings in the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Kohli’s composed 102(93) underscored why he remains one of the most reliable batters in world cricket.
Gautam Gambhir’s Reaction on Kohli’s century
The milestone came in classic Kohli fashion, a calm drive to sweeper cover for a single off Lungi Ngidi. The stadium erupted with chants of “Kohli! Kohli!” as the batter raised his bat to acknowledge the crowd. Cameras captured head coach Gautam Gambhir applauding from the dressing room, a reminder of Kohli’s significance in the side.
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Virat Kohli’s sublime form
Kohli’s recent ODI scores 74*(81), 135(120), and 102(93), highlight the exceptional form he’s in. These innings also extend one of his most remarkable statistical feats: 13 separate streaks of three or more consecutive 50-plus scores in ODIs. No other batter comes close, Rohit Sharma has 11, and Sachin Tendulkar has 10, emphasizing the elite company Kohli continues to dominate.
Kohli jumps in ODI Rankings
The 52nd ODI century in Ranchi was a match-defining knock, helping India secure the series lead while boosting Kohli’s ICC ODI ranking. The 37-year-old now sits at No. 4 with 751 points, trailing only Rohit Sharma (783), Daryl Mitchell (766), and Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran (764). Kohli also overtook Indian captain Shubman Gill, who slipped to No. 5 after missing the series due to a neck injury. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer remains steady at No. 9, while Kuldeep Yadav jumped to sixth following a four-wicket haul in the opener.
With Kohli in such sublime form, India’s middle order looks in fine shape as the series progresses. Fans will be hoping the seasoned campaigner continues his rich vein of form, and if his recent performances are anything to go by, there’s plenty more fireworks to come.
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