India, Dec. 1 -- Virat Kohli returned to the Indian colours with a bang, rolling back the years with a vintage century that showcased flashes of his prime, as the South African bowlers faced the wrath of it on Sunday. The 37-year-old looked sharp both physically and mentally, silencing all the non-committal chatter with a composed 135 that set up India's win in the series opener.

He showed his intent early, mixing aggression with control as he launched a couple of powerful sixes to put the bowlers under immediate pressure. Once settled, he shifted gears smoothly, rotating the strike with ease and finding boundaries at regular intervals, ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking and India stayed in command.

After India's victory in the first ...