138, Chennai, 2015

2015 saw South Africa and India engage in the five-match ODI series which was a perfect exhibition of some fine limited-overs play from both sides. The fourth match of series was played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, which was a must-win match for India to equal the series 2-2.

MS Dhoni won the toss in what can be said as his home ground and chose to bat first. Openers failed to give a substantial start, but Kohli slammed a sublime 138 in 140 balls with 6 fours and 5 sixes. Rahane (45) and Raina (53) helped the cause, as India put on 299/8 in 50 overs.

In reply, though AB de Villiers hit a sublime 112, Indian bowlers, especially Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/68) kept the South Africans to 264 and won the match by 35 runs and Kohli was named Man of the Match for his amazing ton.