Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Kohli Scores Century, Confirms ODI Focus
Virat Kohli, a famous Indian cricketer, played a great game against South Africa.
He scored 135 runs and helped India win.
After the game, he said he will only play one type of cricket, called ODIs, from now on.
He is 37 years old and wants to stay fit and enjoy playing.
He also said he doesn't need a lot of practice because he has played many games and knows what to do.
He is happy and ready to play more ODIs for India.
Kohli ran a lot between the wickets and hit many boundaries and sixes.
Other players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Washington Sundar did not score many runs, but Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul played well.
Virat Kohli scored 135 runs off 120 balls in the first ODI against South Africa, helping India win by 17 runs.
Kohli confirmed he will only play ODIs for India, focusing on mental and physical fitness.
He broke six records with his century, including becoming the first player to score 25 ODI centuries at home.
Kohli emphasized the importance of mental sharpness and enjoyment in his cricket, stating he doesn't need extensive preparation.
He ran 49 runs between the wickets, including 40 singles, and hit seven sixes and 11 boundaries.
- Who
- Virat Kohli, Indian cricketer
- What
- Scored 135 runs and confirmed he will only play ODIs for India
- When
- December 1, 2025
- Where
- JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi, India
- Why
- To focus on mental and physical fitness, and to enjoy the game
- Player
- Virat Kohli
- Match
- First ODI vs South Africa
- Venue
- JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi
- Score
- 135 runs off 120 balls
- Records Broken
- 6
- ODI Centuries
- 52
- Age
- 37
- Preparation Focus
- Mental and physical fitness
- Total ODI Runs
- 14390
- Total ODI Matches
- 306
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