Second One Day International between India And South Africa Raipur started off with an electrifying atmosphere as fans flocked to the stadium in anticipation of another high-quality contest in the ongoing series. South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first, following which India’s top order exercised caution in the early overs against a disciplined Proteas attack. but the moment Virat Kohli Stepped onto the field, the whole mood changed. Known for his temperament, confidence and ability to seize control instantly, Kohli wasted no time in asserting his authority. His arrival at the crease was marked by a breathtaking stroke – which sent the Raipur crowd into a complete frenzy.
Virat Kohli hits a stylish six on Lungi Ngidi
The highlight of the opening innings came on the last ball of the sixth over bowled by South Africa lungi ngidiThe right-arm fast bowler bowled a sharp short ball at a speed of 131,5 kilometers per hour to trouble the incoming batsmen, But Kohli, always alert and technically astute, picked up the length almost immediately, With a quick swing of her hips and expert balance, she executed a powerful pull shot, As the bat met the ball with perfect timing, the force behind the stroke lifted his front foot into the air,
The ball went high over backward square leg, crossed the boundary comfortably and Kohli got a six on his first scoring shot of the innings. For the spectators at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, it was a moment of pure joy – an early memory of Kohli’s match-winning presence and his ability to dictate terms from the start. As the ball went into the stands, the roar of the Raipur crowd was deafening, echoing the sense of anticipation and excitement that surrounds each of Kohli’s innings.
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vintage @imVkohli Feeling!#TeamIndia The batsmen are showing intent and driving up the scoreboard!#INDvSA 2nd ODI, live now 👉 https://t.co/uUUTmm025J pic.twitter.com/6CaSSRf6Qw
– Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) 3 December 2025
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Toss continues to be a problem for India
While Kohli’s brilliant six dominated the conversation in and outside the stadium, another story quietly dominated the Indian side. South Africa winning the toss in the 2nd ODI marks India’s 20th consecutive defeat at the toss in One Day Internationals – a statistic that has fast become shocking to fans and analysts. Such an impossible situation has given rise to debates, jokes and concerns in the cricket community.
However, once the action resumed, the focus quickly shifted from India’s ongoing toss misfortune and back to the talent emerging in the middle. Kohli’s authoritative strokes not only energized the team but also determined India’s approach in the crucial encounter.
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