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Virat Kohli is not chasing records, at this very moment and the stage in his career, records are chasing the 'Chasemaster'. Virat Kohli, who is in the final phase of his career, continues to defy his age and produce performances that will be remembered for generations to come. Virat Kohli made batting look effortless and easy in the Ranchi ODI, on a turf that was everything but a batter's paradise.

The innings that Kohli played in Ranchi was not a typical innings that he usually plays in the ODIs. Kohli went for a few lofted shots early on in his innings and toyed with South Africa's bowlers and threw them completely off-guard. Courtesy of Virat's innings, India registered 349 runs in their innings.

Virat Kohli Surpasses Jacques Kallis

Courtesy of his magnificent knock of 135 off just 120 balls against South Africa, Virat Kohli was felicitated with the Player of the Match award. This was Virat Kohli's 44th 'player of the match' award in the fifty-over format and his 70th in the highest format of the game.

The former India captain has now surpassed Jacques Kallis in an elusive list that features greats of the game such as Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Shakib Al Hasan. Kohli received his 32nd man of the match at home and is in the top spot of players with most international man of the match awards at home.

List Of Players With Most International 'Man Of The Match' Awards At Home

• 32: Virat Kohli in 226 matches
• 31: Jacques Kallis in 234 matches
• 31: Sachin Tendulkar in 258 matches
• 25: Ricky Ponting in 249 matches
• 25: Shakib Al Hasan in 217 matches

Kohli Races Past Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli now holds the record of having most hundreds in a single format. Kohli was tied with Sachin Tendulkar with 51 centuries in a single format. With 52 tons to his name, Kohli has raced past Sachin Tendulkar.