Sports Bulletin for November 30: Virat Kohli's 52nd Century to Rohit Sharma sitting atop Sixes Chart

From Virat Kohli's centurion performance against South Africa, to Rohit Sharma breaking new sixes record - check out the latest unmissable stories across the world of sports as the Bulletin for November

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1. Virat Kohli scores 52nd ODI Century

Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century against South Africa on Sunday. The star India batter got to an ODI ton on home soil after 746 days, as he scored 135 off 120 balls, with 11 fours and 7 sixes. Kohli is now also the only India player to score 6 centuries against the Proteas.

2. Rohit Sharma becomes highest six-hitter in ODIs

Rohit Sharma hit 3 sixes in the 1st ODI against South Africa, thus becoming the highest six-hitter in ODI cricket. The India stalwart surpassed ex-Pakistan player Shahid Afridi. Rohit has now 352 sixes in ODIs. Along with that, the India batter is now just 41 runs away from 20,000 international runs.

3. Abhishek Sharma smashes 32-ball century in SMAT 2025

Abhishek Sharma unleashed a record-shattering 148 off 52 balls (16 sixes, 8 fours) for Punjab against Bengal in SMAT 2025 at Hyderabad's Gymkhana Ground. The opener smashed a 12-ball fifty-equalling Yuvraj Singh's mark-and a 32-ball century, joint third-fastest by an Indian in T20s. Dismissing Mohammed Shami, Akash Deep, and Shahbaz Ahmed, he propelled Punjab to a historic 310/5. Bengal ended up scoring 198 runs as Punjab secured comfortable win.

4. Andre Russell retires from IPL for KKR coaching role

Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League after 12 memorable seasons, primarily with Kolkata Knight Riders. At 37, he will join KKR's coaching staff as their "power coach" for IPL 2026. Russell, known for his explosive batting and crucial wickets, stated he chose to retire while still at his peak to leave a lasting legacy. He expressed deep loyalty to KKR, saying he felt "weird" seeing himself in any color but purple and gold.

5. Man City earn late win against Leeds

Manchester City edged Leeds United 3-2 in a thrilling Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium. Phil Foden starred with goals in the 1st minute and 90+1', bookending Joško Gvardiol's 25th-minute strike for City. Leeds fought back through Dominic Calvert-Lewin (49') and Lukas Nmecha (68'), but Foden's stoppage-time winner secured victory, lifting City to second place with 25 points.

6. Lionel Messi's Inter Miami win Eastern Conference title

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami CF clinched their first Eastern Conference title with a dominant 5-1 win over New York City FC in the MLS playoffs final at Chase Stadium. Tadeo Allende starred with a hat trick (14', 23', 89'), assisted by Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, while Messi provided key assists for Mateo Silvetti (67') and Telasco Segovia (83').

7. India rout Oman 17-0 in Junior Hockey World Cup

India's Junior Men's Hockey Team crushed Oman 17-0 in their Pool B clash at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, after a 7-0 win over Chile. Arshdeep Singh, Manmeet Singh, and Dilraj Singh each scored hat-tricks, with Ajeet Yadav, Gurjot Singh, and others adding goals for a 24-goal tally across two games. Oman resisted early but crumbled, as India topped the table with a second clean sheet.

8. Flamengo win Copa Libertadores title

Flamengo clinched their fourth Copa Libertadores title on November 29, 2025, defeating Palmeiras 1-0 in the final at Estadio Monumental in Lima. Danilo's 67th-minute strike sealed the victory, capping a dominant knockout run.