Fan breaches security to touch Virat Kohli's feet after batter reaches superb century in 1st IND vs SA 2025 ODI [Watch]

Virat Kohli celebrating after reaching the century mark in 1st IND vs SA 2025 ODI. (Image: BCCI/X)
Virat Kohli celebrating after reaching the century mark in 1st IND vs SA 2025 ODI. (Image: BCCI/X)

An ardent Indian cricket fan breached security and entered the field to touch Virat Kohli's feet during the first ODI against South Africa on Sunday (November 30). It happened after Kohli finished his century during the contest at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi.

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India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal's wicket early in the fourth over after being asked to bat first. Virat Kohli came in next and played a sublime innings, setting up a solid platform for his side.

The 37-year-old played with attacking intent from the outset and kept finding the boundaries at regular intervals to notch up a magnificent century. He was joyous after reaching the milestone, as he celebrated by jumping and punching in the air. A fan entered the ground at this juncture, managed to reach Virat Kohli near the pitch, and touched his feet.

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You can get a glimpse of the moment below:

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul help India score 349/8 in first innings of 1st ODI vs South Africa in Ranchi

After a match-winning partnership in the previous ODI in Australia last month, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma continued in the same vein on Sunday. The duo put on a 136-run stand for the second wicket to steady things after Jaiswal's departure. Rohit scripted history during his 57-run knock by becoming the leading six-hitter in ODIs, overtaking Shahid Afridi.

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However, India lost some momentum after Rohit's dismissal in the 22nd over. Ruturaj Gaikwad (8) and Washington Sundar (13) failed to get going, slowing things for the hosts. It did not deter Kohli at the other end as he kept finding the gaps at will to keep the scoreboard moving and coasted to 135 (120).

Nandre Burger finally dismissed him in the 43rd over to give South Africa a massive breakthrough in the death overs. KL Rahul (60) and Ravindra Jadeja (32) then provided finishing touches to the innings and took India to 349 at the end of 50 overs.

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