US EditionKohli's hundred in vain as South Africa level series with India in Raipur runfest
- On December 03, 2025, South Africa chased 359 to win the second ODI at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, leveling the series 1-1.
- Back-to-Back big scores from India, led by Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad, saw Kohli score his second consecutive hundred and Gaikwad hit his maiden ODI century during the India innings.
- A 150-run partnership put South Africa firmly back in the hunt as Aiden Markram made 110 and Dewald Brevis ) with Matthew Breetzke ) accelerated the innings.
- In the closing overs, an injured Tony de Zorzi forced a reshuffle, while Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj kept their nerve to finish the chase with three needed from six balls despite Nandre Burger being ruled out injured.
- India's missed chances and wides contributed heavily as India fielding lapses produced 24 extras including 20 wides, Rohit Sharma raised concerns about the ball, and dew aided batting, forcing a decider in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.
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In the Raipur ODI, India scored 358 runs thanks to brilliant centuries from Kohli and Gaikwad, but South Africa chased down 359 as if it were no tall order. The Indian bowling looked lifeless throughout the match—no pace, no sharpness, no match-changing spell. The fielding also failed to deliver. Catches were dropped, opportunities were scattered, and every attempt to build pressure failed. The absence of Bumrah, Siraj, and Shami was clearly vis…
KL Rahul explains reason behind India's defeat to South Africa in second ODI
South Africa defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI of the three-match series. Chasing 360 runs in Raipur, Proteas opener Aiden Markram handed a perfect start to the visitors. He made 110 runs off 98 balls and set the tone of the match. With dew affecting the match severely, South Africa’s middle order batters capitalised as Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis scored a half-century each, to bring the team closer to victory. Towards the …
India lose ODI match despite Virat Kohli's century, only second time in over six years
India's four-wicket loss to South Africa in the second ODI at Raipur also marked the end of the continuity of a happy combination that had lasted since 2019. After six years and nine months, Virat Kohli ended up on the losing side despite scoring a century in an ODI clash.
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Cadillac NewsMarkram powers South Africa to victory over India despite Kohli’s 53rd ODI century
RAIPUR, India (AP) — Aiden Markram’s hundred upstaged Virat Kohli’s 53rd ODI century as South Africa beat India by four wickets in the second game to level the three-match series
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