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    Virat Kohli vs South Africa: ODI & T20I Records, Stats, Runs and Performance Analysis

    CricketMan2 TeamBy CricketMan2 TeamNovember 29, 202505 Mins Read
    Virat Kohli vs South Africa

    Virat Kohli has enjoyed some of his finest white-ball moments against South Africa. Whether in ODIs or T20Is, the Indian superstar has consistently delivered high-impact knocks, match-winning centuries, and series-defining innings. His records against the Proteas highlight not only his class but also his ability to dominate one of the strongest bowling attacks in world cricket.

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    With India preparing for the ODI and T20I contests in 2025, Kohli stands on the verge of breaking multiple major records against South Africa—both in formats where he has built an extraordinary legacy.

    This article covers everything: ODI stats, T20I stats, progressive performances, centuries, dismissals, averages, milestones, and upcoming records that Kohli can break.

    Virat Kohli vs South Africa in ODI Records Overview

    Virat Kohli has played some of his most memorable ODI innings against South Africa, including multiple centuries, match-winning knocks, and tournament-defining performances.

    Kohli’s ODI Record vs South Africa (Overall)

    Stat CategoryPerformance
    Innings Played29
    Runs Scored1504 runs
    Average65.39
    Strike Rate85.75
    Centuries5 ODI centuries
    Highest Score160 (Newlands, 2018)*
    50+ ScoresMultiple half-centuries

    Kohli’s average of 65+ against South Africa is one of the best by an Indian batter vs any top nation.

    Virat Kohli’s ODI Performance vs South Africa – Complete Timeline

    Below is the full official timeline, starting from earliest to latest.

    RunsBallsSRGroundDateHow Out
    314667.39Sawai Mansingh Stadium21 Feb 2010c Gibbs b Morkel
    ———Captain Roop Singh Stadium24 Feb 2010—
    577180.28Narendra Modi Stadium27 Feb 2010c Boucher b Steyn
    547077.14Kingsmead12 Jan 2011c Smith b Steyn
    223464.71Wanderers15 Jan 2011run out
    284168.29Newlands18 Jan 2011c AB b Morkel
    87*9294.57St George’s Park21 Jan 2011not out
    2633.33SuperSport Park23 Jan 2011c AB b Morkel
    1333.33Nagpur12 Mar 2011c & b Peterson
    314175.61Sophia Gardens06 Jun 2013c Amla b Tsotsobe
    313588.57Wanderers05 Dec 2013c Kallis b McLaren
    050.00Kingsmead08 Dec 2013c de Kock b Tsotsobe
    ———SuperSport Park11 Dec 2013—
    466076.67MCG22 Feb 2015c du Plessis b Tahir
    111861.11Green Park11 Oct 2015c Morkel b Steyn
    121866.67Holkar Stadium14 Oct 2015run out
    779977.78Rajkot18 Oct 2015c Miller b Morkel
    13814098.57Chennai22 Oct 2015c de Kock b Rabada
    76116.67Wankhede25 Oct 2015c de Kock b Rabada
    76*10175.25The Oval11 Jun 2017not out
    11211994.12Kingsmead01 Feb 2018c Rabada b Phehlukwayo
    46*5092.00SuperSport Park04 Feb 2018not out
    160*159100.63Newlands07 Feb 2018not out
    758390.36Wanderers10 Feb 2018c Miller b Morris
    365466.67St George’s Park13 Feb 2018run out
    129*96134.38Centurion16 Feb 2018not out
    183452.94Rose Bowl05 Jun 2019c de Kock b Phehlukwayo
    516380.95Boland Park19 Jan 2022c Bavuma b Shamsi
    050.00Boland Park21 Jan 2022c Bavuma b Maharaj
    658477.38Newlands23 Jan 2022c Bavuma b Maharaj
    101*12183.47Eden Gardens05 Nov 2023not out

    Milestones Kohli Can Break vs South Africa (ODI)

    Kohli enters the 2025 ODI series with several major records within touching distance:

    1. 2nd Highest ODI Run-Scorer vs South Africa

    • Needs 32 more runs to pass Jacques Kallis (1535).
    • Will become No. 2 behind Sachin Tendulkar (2001 runs).

    2. Most ODI Centuries vs South Africa

    Currently tied with:

    • Sachin Tendulkar – 5
    • David Warner – 5

    One more century makes Kohli the undisputed No. 1.

    3. Most Hundreds in a Single Format

    • Kohli has 51 ODI centuries.
    • One more will make him the first-ever to have 52 centuries in one format, surpassing Tendulkar’s record of 51 Test tons.

    4. Marching Towards 28,000 International Runs

    Kohli is 337 runs away from this historic milestone.

    Virat Kohli’s ODI Performance vs South Africa – Progressive Timeline

    Match DetailScoreVenueStrike Rate
    31 off 46Jaipur (2010)67.39
    57 off 71Ahmedabad (2010)80.28
    87* off 92Port Elizabeth (2011)94.57
    46 off 60MCG (2015 WC)76.67
    77 off 99Rajkot (2015)77.78
    138 off 140Chennai (2015)98.57
    101* off 121Eden Gardens (2023 WC)83.47
    160* off 159Newlands (2018)100.63
    129* off 96Centurion (2018)134.38

    Kohli’s record includes:

    • Multiple unbeaten knocks
    • High strike rates in tough conditions
    • Consistency across home and away matches

    Why Kohli Dominates South Africa in ODIs

    Excellent record against world-class pacers

    He has scored big against:

    • Dale Steyn
    • Kagiso Rabada
    • Morne Morkel
    • Lungi Ngidi

    Plays spin comfortably

    South Africa’s spin attacks historically struggle vs right-handers with Kohli’s technique.

    Master of run chases

    Some of Kohli’s best ODI chases have come against SA in ICC tournaments.

    Virat Kohli vs South Africa in T20Is – Full Record Overview

    Although Kohli’s T20I battles vs SA are fewer, his performances are impactful and often match-winning.

    Kohli’s T20I Record vs South Africa (Overall)

    Stat CategoryPerformance
    Innings Played13
    Runs Scored394 runs
    Average39.40
    Strike Rate133.11
    Highest Score72 (2014 & 2019)*
    Not-OutsMultiple key innings

    Virat Kohli T20I vs South Africa – Performance Timeline

    RunsBallsSRVenueDateHow Out
    2819147.37Moses Mabhida Stadium09 Jan 2011b Botha
    ———Wanderers30 Mar 2012—
    2633.33Premadasa Stadium02 Oct 2012c AB b Kallis
    72*44163.64Dhaka04 Apr 2014not out
    4327159.26Dharamsala02 Oct 2015c Duminy b Abbott
    11100.00Barabati Stadium05 Oct 2015run out
    2620130.00Wanderers18 Feb 2018lbw Shamsi
    1520.00SuperSport Park21 Feb 2018c Klaasen b Dala
    72*52138.46Mohali18 Sep 2019not out
    91560.00Bengaluru22 Sep 2019c Phehlukwayo b Rabada
    3933.33Greenfield Stadium28 Sep 2022c de Kock b Nortje
    49*28175.00Guwahati02 Oct 2022not out
    1211109.09Perth Stadium30 Oct 2022c Rabada b Ngidi
    7659128.81Barbados29 Jun 2024c Rabada b Jansen

    Top Kohli T20I Innings vs South Africa

    ScoreVenueYearImpact
    72 off 44*Dhaka (2014 World T20)163.64 SRMatch-winning
    43 off 27Dharamsala (2015)159.26 SRPowerplay acceleration
    72 off 52*Mohali (2019)138.46 SRClassic chase
    76 off 59Barbados (2024)128.81 SRWorld Cup knock

    Kohli’s T20I numbers show:

    • Strong finishing ability
    • Excellent strike rotation
    • Reliable against pace-dominated attacks

    Combined ODI + T20I Stats vs South Africa

    FormatInningsRunsAverageStrike Rate100s50s
    ODI29150465.3985.755Several
    T20I1339439.40133.110Multiple
    TOTAL421898 runs——5—

    Upcoming India vs South Africa Matches – ODI & T20I Series 2025 Schedule

    Team India and South Africa will continue their all-format battle through November–December 2025. After the two-Test series, the focus shifts to three ODIs and five T20Is, played across major Indian venues.

    Below is the full upcoming match schedule:

    India vs South Africa 2025: ODI Series Schedule

    DateMatchVenueTime (IST)
    Nov 30, 20251st ODIJSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi1:30 PM
    Dec 3, 20252nd ODIShaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur1:30 PM
    Dec 6, 20253rd ODIACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam1:30 PM

    What to Expect from Kohli vs South Africa in 2025

    Based on current form and upcoming ODIs/T20Is:

    • Kohli is almost certain to score big runs.
    • He is just one hundred away from becoming No. 1 in ODI centuries vs SA.
    • Likely to cross 1535 runs to become SA’s second-highest conceded run-scorer.
    • Can add more fifty-plus scores to surpass Tendulkar’s record against SA.

    The 2025 series could be one of Kohli’s most historic matchups.

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