Indian skipper Virat Kohli scored his 33rd ODI century on Thursday in the first ODI between South Africa and India at Durban.
The right-handed batsman made 112 from 119 balls to help his side register an easy win over hosts and lead the six-match ODI series 1-0.
Congratulations to @imVkohli on an amazing 33rd ODI century! 👏 #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/snsoQ9jOBa
— ICC (@ICC) February 1, 2018
On the penultimate ball of 41st over, the South African all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo bowled a wide length ball which was sent through covers by Kohli – the ICC ODI cricketer of the year 2017- to complete his century in 105 balls.
Kohli’s stupendous knock came in yet another chase. This was Delhi dasher’s 20th century while batting in the second innings. It was also his 18th hundred in a successful run-chase.
This was also Kohli’s 19th century outside India and the first on South Africa soil.
Here is how Twitter reacted to Virat Kohli’s record hundred:
He is at is again .. The Greatest chaser the game has ever seen .. #Fact #SAvIND @imVkohli
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 1, 2018
What a chaser, what an incredible player- Virat Kohli. A hundred in every country he has played. This one has made what looked a tricky chase look like a cakewalk.#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/E9GuAVFq1Y
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 1, 2018
Fabulous start to the series!! An all round effort in securing a big win. Another great century by the run machine, @imVkohli and a superb innings played by Ajju @ajinkyarahane88. Keep it up boys!@BCCI #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/uudgYEtl6k
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) February 1, 2018
Dad: Aaj kya kiya?
Virat Kohli: Kuch nai bas century maara. #SAvIND #INDvSA
— Akshay (@akshaykatariyaa) February 1, 2018
Another masterfully calibrated innings by Virat Kohli.. he makes these tons, especially while chasing, seem ridiculously seamless !!! Business as usual for the King.. #INDvSA @imVkohli
— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) February 1, 2018
Virat Kohli is simply, and by a distance, the best all-format batsman in the world.
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) February 1, 2018
Clash of the Captains! 💛🦁
Whatta knock from #Chasemaster @imVkohli!#WhistlePodu— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) February 1, 2018
33rd ODI ton for @imVkohli ! The skipper's authoritative century helps #TeamIndia draw first blood in the 6 match ODI series. Isn't he a master in the 50 over format? #PlayBold #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/9psQbdRbYb
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 1, 2018
The Chase Master is at it…again 😊🙌🏏 #SAvIND #Kohli
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 1, 2018
100 Number 33 for the Modern Master. King of chases Worldwide @imVkohli . India have cruised along #IndvSA
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 1, 2018
https://twitter.com/TheCricketGeek/status/959117186467028992
ODI chase, @imVkohli Century!
More certain than Arun Jaitley imposing cess!— Manish Pathak (@manishpathak187) February 1, 2018
