Kohli lights up Dhoni's hometown with 52nd ODI century; leaves Sachin behind in historic feat

Virat Kohli goes past Tendulkar [Source: AFP Photo]

Virat Kohli’s place in the ODI team was questioned by many, but the legendary batter slammed his critics with a majestic century against the South African side in Ranchi on Sunday. This was his 52nd century in ODIs as he became the player with the most centuries in a single format.

This was Kohli at his imperial best as the number 3 batter absorbed the early pressure and took on the Proteas bowling with utmost ease. With this chanceless innings, Kohli registered his 6th ton in ODIs vs South Africa, and joined AB De Villiers and Quinton de Kock as the batters with most hundreds in India vs South Africa ODIs (6).

Most centuries in India vs South Africa ODIs

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