The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa has reached an exciting climax. With the series level at 1–1, the decider will be played on December 6, 2025, at the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. A packed house is expected. As always, the biggest attraction is India’s star batsman, Virat Kohli. His presence alone is enough to fill stadiums, but this time, he has also saved the Andhra Cricket Association from a major financial setback.

Virat Kohli’s craze among fans
This series has been outstanding for Kohli, who has scored centuries in both opening ODIs. His Ranchi century had a major impact on ticket sales in Visakhapatnam. According to reports, ticket demand surged sharply after that knock, proving once again how powerful Kohli’s influence is on fans.

The first batch of tickets went on sale on November 28, but the response was lukewarm. Then came Kohli’s 135-run innings in Ranchi on November 30. Immediately after that performance, the tickets released on December 1 and 3 were sold out within minutes. Prices ranged from Rs 1,200 to Rs 18,000, yet not a single ticket remained. Officials from the local cricket association said fans began booking tickets the moment they saw Kohli’s innings. Crowd excitement has now reached its peak, with fans hoping he scores another century in the decider.

Kohli’s record at Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam has been a special venue for Kohli. In seven ODIs at this ground, he has scored 587 runs at an average of 97.83, including three centuries and two fifties. In Tests too, he has excelled at this venue, scoring 299 runs in two matches, including a century and a half-century.