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In the first One Day International of the 2025 India-South Africa series in Ranchi, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli once again demonstrated why they remain one of the most formidable batting pairs in modern cricket. Their composed yet aggressive partnership laid the foundation for a strong Indian total and added fresh entries to their already impressive record.
When the first wicket fell early, Rohit and Kohli came together in the middle and refused to let the momentum slip. Their stand, worth 136 runs, steadied India’s innings and shifted the match firmly in favour of the hosts.
Rohit contributed a brisk 57 off 51 balls, striking boundaries and sixes to keep the scoreboard ticking. Once Rohit fell, Kohli took charge: he compiled a fluent, authoritative hundred, converting solidity into dominance. Their combined effort helped India post a competitive total of 349/8 in their 50 overs.
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Cricket latest Beyond One Match: Cementing a Legendary Partnership
While the Ranchi match will be remembered for the raw runs, it also underlined a larger truth, that Rohit and Kohli remain a rare constant in an ever-shifting cricketing landscape. Their sustained successes over the years have made them one of the most reliable and prolific batting duos in ODIs for India.
In Ranchi, they added another chapter to this ongoing saga: not just runs, but reassurance that experience, temperament, and class remain relevant even in the fast-paced modern game.
Most runs for a batting pair at home in ODIs
2667* – V Kohli & R Sharma (41 inns)
2596 – K Sangakkara & M Jayawardene (57 inns)
2364 – E Morgan & J Root (38 inns)
2310 – V Sehwag & S Tendulkar (51 inns)
Most century partnerships in ODIs
26 – S Ganguly & S Tendulkar (176 inns)
20* – V Kohli & R Sharma (102 inns)
20 – TM Dilshan & K Sangakkara (108 inns)
18 – S Dhawan & R Sharma (117 inns)
Cricket latest What This Means for India’s Future
For a team that cycles through young talents, format changes, and fluctuating conditions, having a pair like Rohit-Kohli firing provides invaluable stability. These records show that both players are still ready to play the World Cup 2027.
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