Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Kohli and Gaikwad Centuries Power India to 358
In the second ODI match between India and South Africa, Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad both scored centuries.
Kohli scored 102 runs off 93 balls, and Gaikwad scored 105 runs off 83 balls.
KL Rahul also contributed with 66 runs.
Together, they helped India reach a total of 358/5.
South Africa's best bowler was Marco Jansen, who took important wickets.
The match was played in Raipur, and it was part of the ongoing ODI series between the two teams.
Kohli's performance was notable for its calm and composed style, contrasting with his more aggressive play in the previous match.
Gaikwad's century was his first in international cricket, and he played well under Kohli's guidance.
The internet celebrated Gaikwad's achievement, and Kohli's century reinforced his status as one of the world's top players.
Virat Kohli scored his second successive century with 102 runs off 93 balls.
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored his maiden international century with 105 runs off 83 balls.
KL Rahul contributed 66 runs off 43 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes.
India posted a total of 358/5 in their innings against South Africa.
Marco Jansen was the best bowler for South Africa, taking important wickets.
- Who
- India's cricket team, including Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and KL Rahul
- What
- India scored 358/5 in their innings against South Africa in the second ODI
- When
- December 3, 2023
- Where
- Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur
- Why
- To set a target for South Africa in the second ODI match
- Virat Kohli's Score
- 102 runs off 93 balls
- Ruturaj Gaikwad's Score
- 105 runs off 83 balls
- KL Rahul's Score
- 66 runs off 43 balls
- India's Total
- 358/5
- Best Bowler for South Africa
- Marco Jansen
- Venue
- Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur
- Series
- India vs South Africa ODI Series
- Date
- December 3, 2023
Sources
Virat Kohli & Ruturaj Gaikwad Shine as India Post 358
Furious Virat, Calm Kohli — how Virat Kohli’s Raipur hundred was different from his century in Ranchi
Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad hundreds help India set 359-run target in second ODI
King Kohli strikes second successive century
IND vs SA 2nd ODI: ‘Great comeback’ - Internet can't keep calm after Ruturaj Gaikwad's maiden international hundred