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Virat Kohli's sensational return to form, marked by back-to-back centuries, has ignited a nationwide frenzy, selling out the Visakhapatnam ODI against South Africa. Sluggish ticket sales were reversed overnight,
Until Virat Kohli reeled off back-to-back hundreds in Ranchi and Raipur, Visakhapatnam's third ODI was drifting towards indifference. Now, the match has become a sellout sensation, with ticket demand surging so dramatically that the Andhra Cricket Association declaring it has 'hardly seen anything like this'.
Virat Kohli mania has struck Vizag as tickets for the third and final ODI sell out in minutes after put on sale.
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Since 2010, Kohli has played 33 ODIs vs South Africa and batted 31 times. He has made 1741 runs and averages 69.64 with seven 100s and eight 50s under his belt. Kohli’s highest score against the Proteas is 160 not out. His strike rate of 88.51 proves that not only is he consistent against them but he scores quickly too.
Former India player Aakash Chopra has expressed slight pessimism about Virat Kohli's chances of scoring 100 international centuries.
Virat Kohli has scored 11 consecutive ODI centuries, a feat unmatched by others, showcasing his intense focus and consistent method in cricket.
Virat Kohli has once again given fans hope that he can match Sachin Tendulkar and complete the remarkable tally of 100 international centuries. The star Indian batter now has 84 centuries across all formats of the game.
He is set to feature in domestic cricket between two ODI series, against South Africa and New Zealand | ESPN.com
Virat Kohli played a scintillating innings in Raipur ODI, scoring 102 runs off 93 balls, including seven boundaries and two sixes.