Virat Kohli’s ton powers India to 349 against South Africa in first ODI

Ranchi, 30/11: Senior batter Virat Kohli’s awesome genius in 50-over format was on full view during his 52nd hundred that guided India to a strong 349 for eight against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series here on Sunday.

Kohli’s 120 (135 balls, 11b, 7×6) and his 136-run stand with long-time associate Rohit Sharma (57, 51b) was the engine room of India’s charge to a 300-plus total.