Virat Kohli, the modern-day ODI maestro, has played only one ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. While the sample size is small, the venue witnessed Kohli’s typical positive intent as he struck at over 122 before being stumped for 11.
But what truly elevates Kohli overview today is his latest ODI heroics – a monumental 135-run match-winning century against South Africa on November 30, 2025, in Ranchi. This knock reaffirmed why he remains the backbone of India’s ODI lineup.
Virat Kohli delivered a classic ODI knock, scoring 135 off 120 balls against South Africa with 11 fours and 7 sixes, guiding India to a 17-run win and earning the Player of the Match award. His controlled aggression and smart partnerships were the backbone of India’s innings.
This was Kohli’s 52nd ODI century, extending his own world record and making him the player with the most hundreds in any international format. His crucial stands with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul once again highlighted why he remains India’s most reliable ODI performer.
Virat Kohli ODI Record at Raipur
Virat Kohli has played just one ODI at this stadium, scoring 11 runs off 9 balls with a strike rate of 122.22.
| Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Highest Score | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11.00 | 122.22 |
Match-by-Match ODI Innings Breakdown at Raipur
| Innings | Date | Batting Innings | Pos | Opponent | Ground | How Dismissed | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | 21 Jan 2023 | 2nd | 3 | New Zealand | Raipur | st Latham b Santner | 11 |
Even though Virat Kohli has played only one ODI at Raipur, his current ODI form speaks volumes. His 135-run masterclass in Ranchi (2025) proves he is still the heartbeat of India’s ODI batting lineup — mentally sharp, physically supreme, and consistently delivering when India needs him most.
