Virat Kohli hits 52nd ODI century in Ranchi, most centuries by a batter in one format
On 30 November 2025 Virat Kohli scored 135 off 120 balls against South Africa at Ranchi — his 52nd ODI century — passing Sachin Tendulkar's 51 Test centuries for the most hundreds in a single format; India won by 17 runs.
Summary
In the first ODI of the series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, Virat Kohli made 135 off 120 balls and India posted 349/8. South Africa were all out for 332 in 49.2 overs, so India won by 17 runs and Kohli was Player of the Match. His 52nd ODI hundred took him past Tendulkar's 51 Test centuries as the batter with the most centuries in one international format; it was also his 83rd international century.
Key facts
- Match
- 1st ODI, India vs South Africa, 30 November 2025
- Venue
- JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- Kohli's score
- 135 off 120 balls (11 fours, 7 sixes)
- Milestone
- 52nd ODI century; most in a single format (passed Tendulkar's 51 Test tons)
- International centuries
- 83
- Result
- India 349/8 beat South Africa 332 by 17 runs
- Player of the Match
- Virat Kohli
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On 30 November 2025 Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century against South Africa at which venue?
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Correct answer: C — JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
Kohli made 135 in the 1st ODI at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.
With his 52nd ODI century in November 2025, Virat Kohli surpassed which record?
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Correct answer: D — Sachin Tendulkar's 51 Test centuries, for most centuries in a single format
His 52nd ODI hundred took him past Tendulkar's 51 Test centuries for the most centuries by a batter in one format.