Written By: Akshat Jain | Updated: Dec 7, 2025, 8:50 PM
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In this collection of pictures we shall know what record of Ricky Ponting did star India batter Virat Kohli break. Let's take a closer look.
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Virat Kohli came in to bat at No. 3 for India in the third ODI against South Africa on Saturday (December 6) and stayed not out with 65 runs from 45 balls. He hit 6 fours and 3 sixes, and built a 116-run partnership for the second wicket with Yashasvi Jaiswal (who stayed unbeaten on 116). Their efforts helped India chase the 271-run target in 39.5 overs and win the series decider by 9 wickets.
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In the must-win match, Virat Kohli didn't get the chance to score his third ODI century in a row for the second time in his career. But he still managed to break a special record that was earlier held by former Australia captain and legendary batter Ricky Ponting.
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The third ODI between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam was Virat Kohli's 34th one-day match against the Proteas. He has now scored 50 or more runs 16 times against them. Kohli has 7 centuries and 9 half-centuries in ODIs against South Africa. In comparison, Ricky Ponting reached 50 runs 15 times against them during his career.
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Virat Kohli started the home series against South Africa on November 30 with 13 scores of 50 or more. But in the three ODIs played at home, he scored 135, 102, and 65 not out.
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