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Despite Virat Kohli’s entertaining on-field antics and record-extending 53rd ODI century, along with Ruturaj Gaikwad’s maiden ODI hundred, India lost the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. Kohli was seen dancing and making the “Babaji ka thullu” gesture towards Temba Bavuma. Aiden Markram’s century and contributions from other South African batsmen enabled them to chase down a target of 359, leveling the series 1-1. The deciding match will be played in Visakhapatnam.

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Kohli’s Century and Antics Can’t Save India as South Africa Levels ODI Series

Raipur, India – Virat Kohli’s stellar performance, including a record-extending 53rd ODI century (102 runs) and entertaining on-field antics, wasn’t enough to secure a win for India against South Africa in the second ODI held in Raipur on Wednesday. Social media buzzed with a video of Kohli playfully dancing and making the “Babaji ka thullu” gesture towards South Africa captain Temba Bavuma as he walked onto the pitch. Ruturaj Gaikwad also contributed with a maiden ODI century (108 runs).

Despite India setting a formidable target of 359, South Africa successfully chased it down, winning by four wickets and leveling the three-match series 1-1. Aiden Markram led the charge with a brilliant century (106 runs), supported by crucial partnerships with Bavuma and Matthew Breetzke, and a quickfire half-century from Dewald Brevis. This marks South Africa’s third-highest successful run chase in ODI history.

The decisive third and final ODI will be played in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, where both teams will battle it out for the series victory.

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