New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan lavished praise on Virat Kohli after the star batter produced a match-winning century in India's 17-run victory over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi.

Reflecting on Kohli's knock, Pathan said the innings showcased two distinct versions of the former India captain.

"If you see this innings, you will notice two Virat Kohlis, one an aggressor in the powerplay, and the other after the powerplay, when wickets were falling. Then he became an adamant batter who was not ready to give up his wicket," Pathan explained on his YouTube channel.

"This happens when you have got a lot of experience, and Virat Kohli has a lot of experience, he has fitness," he added.

Virat continued to ...