MS Dhoni personally drives Virat Kohli back from residence in Ranchi ahead of IND vs SA 2025 1st ODI [Watch]

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Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni share great camaraderie (Source: Getty)

Former India captain MS Dhoni personally drove Virat Kohli back from his residence after the two met on Thursday, November 27. Their meeting took place just days before the first match of the three-game ODI series against South Africa, scheduled for November 30 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.

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Kohli had returned to Mumbai on November 25 and subsequently travelled to Ranchi the next day. On Thursday evening, he was seen arriving at Dhoni’s residence. As per Hindustan Times, Rishabh Pant and Ruturaj Gaikwad also visited the former skipper’s home.

Meanwhile, in a heartwarming moment, social media lit up when Dhoni was seen personally driving Kohli back to the team hotel after their reunion.

Watch the video here:

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On the cricketing front, Kohli will be eyeing a strong outing in the upcoming assignment as the Men in Blue look to rebound in the 50-over series after being whitewashed in the two-match Tests. The side will be led by Karnataka batter KL Rahul, with Shubman Gill ruled out due to a neck injury.


Virat Kohli has a stunning average of 192.00 in ODIs in Ranchi

With Ranchi set to host the first ODI of the India-South Africa series, Virat Kohli will be drawing confidence from his exceptional record at the venue. At the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Virat Kohli has played five ODIs, scoring 384 runs in four innings at a remarkable average of 192.00 and a strike rate of 109.40. His tally includes two centuries and a fifty, with a best of an unbeaten 139.

Overall, the Delhi-born batter stands as the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history. Since making his debut in 2008, Kohli has featured in 305 matches and has amassed 14,255 runs, which is the second-most in the format and only behind Sachin Tendulkar’s 18,426. He averages 57.71 with a strike rate of 93.26, and his record includes 75 fifties and 51 centuries.

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