Consistent Partnership Takes India to Big Total
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were the standout performers in the Ranchi ODI against South Africa. While Kohli scored 135 runs, Rohit added 57 runs. Their partnership added 136 runs in 109 balls for the second wicket. Their combined effort led India to a total of 349 runs, which then formed the basis of India's victory.
Strong Coordination at the Crease
Rohit carried the rhythm he gained during the Australia series into this match. Kohli, who had been waiting for a century for nearly two years, achieved that with confidence. He controlled the innings with 11 fours and 7 sixes.
Both batsmen held steady coordination and kept South African bowlers under pressure throughout their partnership.
Key Records Achieved
Kohli last scored a century on 15 November 2023, with 117 runs against Australia in the ODI World Cup. His century in Ranchi marked the 52nd of his ODI career. He has already crossed Sachin Tendulkar's record for ODI centuries, placing him in a category that is difficult for others to match.
Rohit, after a slow start, picked up the momentum later. He became the leading batsman with most ODI sixes (352) beating Shahid Afridi. Rohit hit two sixes off Subramaniam and later surpassed Afridi’s record with a six off Marco Jansen. outshine Sachin–Dravid in most matches played together Rohit and Kohli have formed a new record for Team India as they moved past the Sachin Tendulkar–Rahul Dravid pair, who played 391 matches together. The Ro-Ko duo has now played 392* international matches as a pair. The two now play for India in ODIs only after taking time off from T20Is and Tests. They are eyeing the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rohit has greatly improved his fitness level, which has equalled that of Kohli's. If they keep performing well, it is well within their reach to play the 2027 World Cup.
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