Rohit Sharma's viral reaction to Virat Kohli’s 52nd ODI ton steals spotlight in first ODI vs South Africa

Virat Kohli’s latest ODI milestone in Ranchi set off a wave of emotion inside the Jharkhand Cricket Association Stadium. One reaction in particular, that of Rohit Sharma’s, quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the evening. When Kohli leapt in the air to acknowledge the crowd after reaching three figures, cameras captured Rohit’s immediate response from the dressing room. 

His animated expression, a mix of delight and playful exasperation, led to a moment where he appeared to jokingly cuss before



breaking into a wide grin. The brief exchange travelled rapidly across social platforms and added a light-hearted twist to a historic personal achievement for Kohli. Rohit’s reaction also led to Arshdeep Singh breaking into laughter, who was just next to the opener.

Meanwhile, the landmark arrived during the first ODI between India and South Africa on November 30, when Kohli reached his 52nd century in the format and established a new record for the most hundreds by any player in a single international format.