Which player owns most ODI centuries against South Africa?
Indian batter Virat Kohli shattered multiple records with his match-winning century against South Africa in the 1st ODI in Ranchi. Kohli, who slammed his 52nd ODI century, scored a fine 135 off 120 balls. India later won by 17 runs. The 37-year-old now has the most tons against South Africa in the format, going past veteran batters. Have a look at this list.
Virat Kohli: 6 hundreds
As mentioned, Kohli now tops this list with six centuries against South Africa. During the Ranchi match, he also became the second-highest run-scorer against South Africa in the format, surpassing Jacques Kallis. In a stellar career, Kohli has racked up 1,639 runs from 32 matches at an average of 68.29 against South Africa. His tally also includes 8 half-centuries.
Sachin Tendulkar and David Warner: 5 hundreds
In Ranchi, Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar and David Warner in terms of ODI tons against South Africa. Tendulkar, with five centuries, is the highest run-scorer against the Proteas in the format. In 57 matches, he amassed 2,001 runs at 35.73. Meanwhile, Warner hammered 1,255 runs from 30 ODIs at an average of 41.83 against South Africa. His strike rate reads 102.95.
Kane Williamson: 4 hundreds
New Zealand's Kane Williamson remains the only other player with four or more centuries against South Africa in ODI cricket. Across 19 ODIs, the Kiwi batter owns 905 runs at an average of 60.33 against the Proteas. He also hammered 3 half-centuries.