"Bow down to the King" - Social media erupts as Virat Kohli hits back-to-back centuries in IND vs SA 2025 2nd ODI

Team India's ace batter Virat Kohli notched up his 53rd ODI century with a stunning batting performance in Raipur during the ongoing second ODI of the three-match series against South Africa. The 37-year-old delighted the viewers by bringing up his second consecutive ton.

It was the 11th time that Kohli slammed back-to-back centuries in the format, the most by any player. He finished with 102 runs off 93 deliveries at a strike rate of 109.68.

The former India captain's knock was laced with two sixes and seven fours. He earned massive praise on social media from the fans and cricket fraternity for his batting exploits.

Here are some of the top reactions on X:

Yuzvendra Chahal

@yuzi_chahal

Bow down to the King, Virat Kohli 👑 🇮🇳 🫡

Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್

@doddaganesha

Kohli is batting in a different fashion. Absolutely enjoying this version of Kohli #INDvSA

Irfan Pathan

@IrfanPathan

On Sunday king plays for sure but on weekdays he plays with your plans. Brilliant 100 by Virat Kohli.

Aakash Chopra

@cricketaakash

Back to back centuries. Beast mode activated 💪 #Kohli #IndvSA

Selfless⁴⁵

@SelflessCricket

Today another child will come home from school, see Virat Kohli casually score another hundred, and fall in love with him & game of Cricket. Yes, just like we did in 2016.

𝙋𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙜𝙪𝙥𝙩𝙖

@humanbeing_inc

@mufaddal_vohra He is a different beast in this format. I have watched sachin's batting , I have watched ABD and others. But never seen this kind of performance ever🔥

Bharat Protector

@Bharat__Rakshak

@mufaddal_vohra Why you need Superman when you have Virat Kohli. #ViratKohli

RC

@RCee_RC

@mufaddal_vohra Virat Kohli… greatness beyond description, brilliance beyond appreciation. There’s you… and then there’s everyone else. The finest cricketer this world has ever seen. Take a bow, legend. 🙇‍♀️✨🔥

Rohit Verma 🇮🇳

@rohit07___

@CricCrazyJohns This century was more than just runs. It was a reminder that his hunger,focus,and class are still unmatched. The king is still rising, one century at a time.

There were questions about Virat Kohli's form after he registered ducks in the first two ODIs of the away series against Australia in October. However, he roared back to form with an unbeaten 74-run knock from 81 balls in the third fixture.

Kohli silenced his critics with his splendid batting performances in the ongoing series. He was the Player of the Match in India's 17-run victory in the first ODI, scoring 135 runs from 120 balls in Ranchi.

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Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad's centuries help India post an impressive total in IND vs SA 2025 2nd ODI

South Africa won the toss and elected to field first in Raipur. Indian opener Rohit Sharma departed early after scoring 14 runs off eight balls. His partner Yashasvi Jaiswal also failed to score big, perishing after a 22-run knock in 38 balls.

Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad steadied the ship for the hosts with an outstanding partnership. The two added 195 runs off 156 balls for the third wicket.

Gaikwad scored his maiden ODI century, amassing 105 runs from 83 deliveries with the help of two maximums and 12 fours. Captain KL Rahul also chipped in with an impactful half-century, remaining unbeaten on 66 off 43 balls.

India finished on 358/5 in 50 overs. Marco Jansen picked up two wickets, while Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi bagged one scalp each.