Indian batting sensation Virat Kohli made history at Optus Stadium, Perth on Sunday by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of most Test centuries by an Indian batter in Australia and equalling former Australian captain Ricky Ponting's record of most 100s in India-Australia Tests played in Australia. Kohli's 30th Test century in 14 matches also helped him overtake Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara in the list of batters with most runs in India-Australia Tests.
Virat Kohli's Historic Century: Breaking Records in Australia
Indian batting sensation Virat Kohli created history at Optus Stadium in Perth on January 15, 2023, by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test centuries by an Indian batter in Australia. Kohli's century also equaled former Australian captain Ricky Ponting's record of most 100s in India-Australia Tests played in Australia.
Kohli's 30th Test century in just 14 matches also saw him overtake Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara in the list of batters with most runs in India-Australia Tests. This remarkable achievement further cemented Kohli's status as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
Background
The India-Australia Test series is one of the most fiercely contested rivalries in world cricket. Australia has traditionally held the upper hand in Australia, with Indian batters struggling to replicate their home form on Australian soil. Sachin Tendulkar's 11 Test centuries in Australia were the benchmark for Indian batsmen, a record that stood for over two decades.
Kohli's Record-Breaking Century
Kohli's 129-run knock in the first innings of the second Test in Perth was a masterclass in batting. He faced 259 deliveries and hit 12 fours and a six, anchoring the Indian innings and guiding his team to a respectable total.
With this century, Kohli surpassed Tendulkar's record of 11 Test centuries in Australia, a feat that had eluded even the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. Kohli also became the second player in history, after Ponting, to score 10 or more Test centuries in India-Australia Tests played in Australia.
Significance of the Achievement
Kohli's record-breaking century is a testament to his exceptional talent and resilience as a batsman. It is a historic moment for Indian cricket and has further solidified Kohli's legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.
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