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Virat Kohli's South Africa Dominance: Why Ranchi ODI Could Make History

Virat Kohli returns to action with an impressive track record against South Africa in ODIs. He's scored 1,504 runs against them at a remarkable average of 65.39 with five centuries. The Ranchi stadium holds special memories for him where he averages 192 across five matches. Kohli is also closing in on the 28,000-run milestone in international cricket, needing just 337 more runs.

Key Points: Virat Kohli Record Against South Africa Ahead Ranchi ODI

  • Kohli averages 65.39 against South Africa with five centuries
  • Needs 337 runs to reach 28,000 international runs milestone
  • Has phenomenal Ranchi record with 384 runs at 192 average
  • Currently third-highest run-scorer in IND-SA ODIs behind Tendulkar
  • Mixed 2024 form with 349 runs in 10 ODIs including one century
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A look at Virat Kohli's record against South Africa ahead of Ranchi ODI

Virat Kohli eyes 28,000 international runs with dominant record against South Africa. Third-highest run-scorer in IND-SA ODIs with 1,504 runs at 65.39 average.

"Virat has a strong record against South Africa, scoring 1,504 runs in 31 ODIs at an average of 65.39 - Article Statistics"

Ranchi, November 28

Indian batting legend Virat Kohli will be back in action during the first ODI against South Africa at JSCA International Cricket Stadium, Ranchi, on Sunday.

The three-match ODI series against South Africa will start from Sunday and will go on till December 6. The 36-year-old icon would be aiming to continue getting his rhythm right after a mixed outing during the ODI tour to Australia, which started with two successive ducks and concluded with an unbeaten 74* in match-sealing partnership with Rohit Sharma.

Virat has a strong record against South Africa, scoring 1,504 runs in 31 ODIs in 29 innings at an average of 65.39, with five centuries and eight fifties and a best score of 160*. He is the third-highest run-getter in ODIs between these two big cricketing nations, with South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis (1,535 runs in 37 ODIs with two centuries and 11 fifties) and Sachin Tendulkar (2,001 runs in 57 ODIs with five centuries and eight fifties).

The star batter will have fond memories of playing at the JSCA Stadium, having made 384 runs in five matches and four innings at an average of 192.00, with a best score of 139*. He has two centuries and a fifty at this venue. In his last appearance at Ranchi in ODIs, he played one of his finest ODI knocks while chasing 314 against Australia, scoring a 95-ball 123 while the rest of his teammates failed to touch the 40-run mark.

Also, he is 337 runs away from completing 28,000 runs in international cricket. If Virat has a bumper series and manages to achieve this milestone, he will become the third player after Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara (28,016 runs in 594 matches with 63 tons) and Sachin (34,357 runs in 664 matches with 100 centuries) to do so.

Currently, he is at 27,673 runs in 553 matches and 620 innings at an average of 52.21, with 82 centuries and 144 fifties and a best score of 254*.

In 10 ODIs this year, Virat has scored 349 runs in 10 innings at an average of 43.62, with a century and three fifties to his name and best score of 100*.

India's ODI squad for SA ODIs: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (C) (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel.

- ANI

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Priya S
Ranchi seems to be his lucky ground with that 192 average! Remember that amazing 123 against Australia when everyone else struggled. Hope he repeats that magic on Sunday.
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Arjun K
While his stats are impressive, I'm concerned about his recent form. Two ducks in Australia series was worrying. Hope he's found his rhythm now. The team needs consistent performances from him.
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Sarah B
Third highest run-getter in India-SA ODIs and closing in on 28,000 international runs - what an incredible career! He's truly carrying forward Sachin's legacy. 🙌
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Meera T
That 160* against South Africa was pure class! Watching Virat bat in full flow is like watching poetry in motion. Can't wait for Sunday's match! 🇮🇳
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David E
Interesting to see how the new captain KL Rahul manages the team with senior players like Kohli and Rohit. Good test for his leadership skills.
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Karthik V
At 36, he's still breaking records and chasing milestones. That's the dedication and fitness level we should all aspire to! 💪 Hope he gets another century in Ranchi.

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