Markram powers South Africa to victory over India despite Kohli’s 53rd ODI century

By Canadian Press on December 3, 2025.

RAIPUR, India (AP) — Aiden Markram’s hundred upstaged Virat Kohli’s 53rd ODI century as South Africa beat India by four wickets in the second game to level the three-match series Wednesday.

The dewy conditions also favored the Proteas in their strong chase of 362-6 after India lost its 20th consecutive toss in ODIs and made 358-5.

Markram — dropped on 53 — made 110 off 98 balls with 10 fours and four sixes and laid the platform with better than a run-a-ball second-wicket stand with Temba Bavuma (46), who returned to lead the Proteas after missing out his team’s 17-run loss at Ranchi last Sunday.

“Happy to have crossed the line,” Bavuma said. “Unbelievable game … and it showed how tough it is to play against this Indian side. A lot of confidence we can take from this (game) and set up an enthralling series.”

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The Associated Press

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