IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 Live: Virat Kohli’s Hilarious “Century or Bust” Chase – King Kohli 103* as India 233/4!

Ranchi, November 30, 2025 – Oh, the irony! Virat Kohli, the man who’s faced more memes than middle overs in a Test match, just silenced his haters with a 52nd ODI century – and did it with a grin that said, “Who’s laughing now?” In a Ranchi rollercoaster against South Africa, King Kohli’s unbeaten 103 off 102 balls (7 fours, 5 sixes) powered India to 233/4 after 37.5 overs in the 1st ODI. With KL Rahul (17*), Kohli turned what could have been a “meme-fest” into a masterclass – complete with funny fielding blunders from the Proteas that had the crowd in stitches.

Remember when Kohli’s last ODI ton was the 2023 World Cup semi-final, and trolls called him “retired from centuries”? Well, today he responded with a knock that was part poetry, part prank – pulling off shots that left bowlers looking like they’d seen a ghost. And let’s not forget Rohit Sharma’s pre-ton fireworks: Breaking Shahid Afridi’s sixes record with three massive hits before getting LBW’d. Hilarious? Absolutely. Historic? You bet!

Kohli’s Century: From Meme Target to Ranchi Ruler

Picture this: Kohli walks in at 25/1, the crowd roaring like it’s a Diwali fireworks show. First ball? A streaky edge for four – classic Kohli “warm-up.” Then, the magic began. Against Corbin Bosch, he charged down the track like a man late for his own century party, smearing a six over long-off that had commentators cracking up: “Kohli’s not chasing runs – he’s hunting records!”

His 50 came off 48 balls – not his quickest, but the classiest. A cover drive off Ottneil Baartman that screamed “textbook” had fans chanting “King! King!” And when he reached 100 with a cheeky dab down to third man? The stadium erupted, and Kohli’s fist pump looked like he was saying, “Take that, trolls!” At 103*, he’s unbeaten, with Rahul for company – India cruising to 340+ on a pitch flatter than a dosa.

Rohit’s Record-Breaking Blast: Sixes Galore!

Before Kohli’s comedy of class, Rohit Sharma set the tone with 57 off 51 (5 fours, 3 sixes). Dropped on 1 by Tony de Zorzi – a gaffe funnier than a slipped banana peel – Rohit made them pay with three towering sixes that broke Afridi’s 351-record. “Hitman” indeed – his pulls were so clean, they needed their own zip code!

Funny Fails & Hilarious Highlights

• Rohit’s dropped catch on 1: De Zorzi juggled it like a hot samosa – Kohli probably texted him, “Thanks for the warm-up!”
• Kohli’s “oops” six: Charged down to Bosch, missed the line, but the ball still sailed for 6 – “Even my mistakes are maximums!”
• Baartman’s googly to Kohli: Went for 6 over cow corner. Kohli’s wink to the bowler? Priceless – “Try again, mate.”
• Sundar’s flop: Mistimed drive caught by Bosch – “From IPL hero to Ranchi zero in one swipe.”
• Rahul’s captain cool: At 200/4, he nudges a single like, “No rush, Virat’s century party is still on.”

The Bigger Picture: India on Top

With Kohli’s funny-yet-fierce ton, India are cruising. South Africa bowled well early (Burger 1/41, Jansen 1/51), but dew and Ranchi’s flat track are turning the tide. Expect 350+ if Rahul & Kohli bat deep.

Aiden Markram’s decision to bowl first? Bold, but backfiring hilariously as Kohli treats bowlers like piñatas at a kids’ party.

What’s Next?

Kohli (103*) eyes a double – his first since the 2023 WC semi. Rahul (17*) needs to anchor. With Jadeja, Rana, Kuldeep, and Arshdeep to come, 360+ is on!

Virat’s century: Epic or ‘expected’? Rohit’s record: Funny or fitting? Comment your take! 🏏😂