Virat Kohli once again lit up Indian cricket with a remarkable display of consistency and class, scoring back-to-back centuries at the age of 37. His latest hundred in Raipur, a fluent 102 off 90 balls, pushed his tally to 84 international centuries and reaffirmed his status as the greatest modern-day ODI batter.
The century followed his match-winning ton in Ranchi, making this his 11th instance of scoring consecutive ODI centuries, something no other player has achieved. The moment became even more special when his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, shared an emotional story celebrating the milestone. For fans, seeing Kohli dominate on home soil again was a nostalgic reminder of his unmatched hunger and excellence.
Virat Kohli’s 102 in Raipur against South Africa in the 2nd ODI
Kohli’s sublime century in Raipur strengthened his legendary status as he reached 102 off 90 balls with controlled aggression, timing, and flawless shot-making; he struck seven fours and two sixes to bring up his 53rd ODI century, which also extended his tally to 84 international tons, putting him just 16 behind Sachin Tendulkar’s iconic 100-century record.
After already smashing a century in Ranchi, this ton cemented his achievement of scoring back-to-back ODI hundreds for the 11th time, the most by any player in the world; his innings came at a crucial moment in the ongoing series against South Africa, displaying not only experience but also a renewed hunger to dominate at 37; while others around him struggled, Kohli dictated the tempo, rotating strike seamlessly and punishing loose balls with precision.
His knock anchored India’s innings to a commanding position and set the tone for yet another memorable ODI outing; the Raipur crowd erupted as he raised his bat, acknowledging his unmatched fitness and consistency; with every milestone he hits, the conversation around whether he can challenge Tendulkar’s all-time record becomes more realistic; the series has proved that age hasn’t dimmed his intensity; on the contrary, Kohli’s composure and clarity at the crease have taken his game to new heights, reaffirming him as India’s most dependable modern-day match-winner.
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Anushka Sharma’s post goes viral as Kohli hists back to back hundred
Anushka’s heartfelt reaction to Kohli’s Raipur century became the emotional highlight of the day as she captured the frame of Virat raising his bat on television and shared it on Instagram with a red-heart emoji, symbolizing pride, admiration, and love; the post immediately went viral as fans celebrated the rare and beautiful ‘Virushka’ moment.
Especially since the couple has been maintaining a private, low-profile lifestyle in London with their kids Vamika and Akaay; after months, seeing Anushka openly celebrate Virat’s on-field success delighted millions who cherish their bond; the couple, married since 11 December 2017 in Tuscany, has always been known for supporting each other through every phase of life, and this moment highlighted their connection once again.
Anushka’s post added a warm emotional layer to an already historic century, reminding fans of how deeply rooted their partnership is; her gesture reflected pride in Virat’s relentless pursuit of excellence and the personal joy behind his milestones; social media erupted with screenshots and tributes, praising the couple’s simplicity and love. The moment also underlined how special the century was, given that Virat has been playing away from home and his family spends most time in London; fans interpreted the post as a strong symbol of togetherness and motivation for Kohli, making the celebration even more memorable and wholesome.
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