Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Virat Kohli's Century Ignites Fan Frenzy
Virat Kohli scored a fantastic 135 runs in the first ODI match against South Africa, helping India win.
A big fan named Soubhik Murmu was so excited that he jumped over the railings to touch Kohli's feet and was arrested.
Meanwhile, Kohli ignored South Africa's coach Shukri Conrad's handshake after the match because the coach had earlier said something mean about India.
Kohli was happy to meet young fans in Raipur before the next match.
Virat Kohli scored 135 runs off 120 balls in the 1st ODI against South Africa, helping India win and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
A die-hard fan, Soubhik Murmu, breached multiple-tier security to touch Kohli's feet during the match and was subsequently arrested.
Kohli ignored South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad's handshake after the match, following Conrad's controversial 'grovel' remark.
Kohli received a warm welcome from kids with flowers and love in Raipur ahead of the 2nd ODI.
Kohli was adjudicated the player of the match and spoke about enjoying the game and his experience in batting.
- Who
- Virat Kohli, Soubhik Murmu, Shukri Conrad
- What
- Kohli scored a century, fan breached security, Kohli ignored coach's handshake
- When
- During the 1st ODI between India and South Africa on Sunday
- Where
- JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Why
- Kohli's performance, fan's admiration, coach's controversial remark
- Player
- Virat Kohli
- Match
- India vs South Africa 1st ODI
- Score
- 135 off 120 balls
- Venue
- JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi
- Series Lead
- India leads 1-0
- Fan Incident
- Soubhik Murmu breached security to touch Kohli's feet
- Coach's Remark
- Shukri Conrad's 'grovel' comment
- Kohli's Reaction
- Ignored Shukri Conrad's handshake
Sources
Bengal fan's dive for Virat's feet lands him in cop net: Tribal parents defend son's 'pure love'
WATCH | Virat Kohli Ignored South Africa Head Coach Shukri Conrad After India's 1st ODI Win in Ranchi
WATCH | 'Flowers, Kids And Love': Virat Kohli Gets Special Welcome in Raipur Ahead of 2nd ODI vs South Africa
