Kohli, Gaikwad tons fire India to 358-5 in South Africa ODI

Raipur, India: Virat Kohli struck his second successive century and along with Ruturaj Gaikwad helped power India to 358 5 against South Africa in the...

Raipur, India: Virat Kohli struck his second successive century and along with Ruturaj Gaikwad helped power India to 358-5 against South Africa in the second one-day international on Wednesday.

Kohli, who made 102 for his 53rd hundred in the ODI format, put on 195 runs for the third wicket with Gaikwad, who hit 105, as India look to clinch the series in Raipur.

Called "King Kohli" for his prolific scoring, the top-order batsman also struck 135 as India won the first of the three-match series.

Kohli was again on fire, taking on the opposition bowlers after India lost Rohit Sharma for 14. The in-form batter began his scoring with a six off pace bowler Lungi Ngidi.

Left-hand opener Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for 22 after he handed India a brisk start, but Kohli and Gaikwad steadied the innings and then took the attack to the opposition.