In a career that has been marked by numerous successes, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli added another milestone as he scored his 30th Test hundred against Australia in Perth. Not only did he surpass the legendary Sir Donald Bradman's tally of 29 Test hundreds, but he also broke his own personal drought of not scoring a century since July 2023. This knock was not just a personal victory for Kohli, but was also a crucial contribution to the team's cause. Credit was given to his wife, Anushka Sharma, who has been his support through the tough times in his red ball cricket career.
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.
In a stellar performance, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli scored his 30th Test hundred in Australia and his 81st century overall. This feat puts him in the record books as the player with the most centuries for a visiting batsman in Australia across all formats. Kohli's hundred came after 375 days and proved to be a turning point in his form, silencing any doubts about his future in Test cricket. With a stunning 534-run target set for Australia in the first Test, all eyes are on Kohli to lead India to victory.
Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made history by becoming the fifth Indian cricketer to score a century in Perth, joining the likes of Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli. Jaiswal completed his maiden Test century against Australia on the third day of the ongoing Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth. This achievement puts Jaiswal in the same league as Indian legends Gavaskar, Amarnath, Tendulkar, and Kohli, who all have scored Test centuries in Perth.
In an epic moment in cricket history, India's captain Virat Kohli became the first player to score 50 ODI centuries, surpassing the record set by legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. The two icons of Indian cricket shared a special moment on the field, with Kohli bowing down in respect to his idol. The record also serves as a testament to Sachin's excellence, as it took over a decade since his retirement for another player to reach such heights.
Sanju Samson, a talented Indian cricketer, has had a remarkable turnaround in his career under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav. After finally being given consistent opportunities, Samson grabbed them with both hands and became the first Indian batsman to hit consecutive T20I centuries. However, amidst his success, his father expressed frustration over the past decade where his son did not receive enough chances. He blamed former captains MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and coach Rahul Dravid for hindering Samson's career progression.
Hyderabad's Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen set a new IPL record with 22 sixes, powering their team to a mammoth total of 287/3 against RCB. Despite valiant efforts from RCB's top order, including captain Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, they fell short by 25 runs. Pat Cummins' impressive three-wicket haul helped SRH secure their fifth victory of the season and keep RCB at the bottom of the points table. Orange Cap Standings in IPL 2024 Virat Kohli maintains his top position in the updated Orange Cap standings after scoring a quick 42 against SRH. Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson hold on to their second and third positions respectively. SRH's Heinrich Klaasen's explosive innings of 67 off 31 balls elevates him to sixth position, knocking out Shivam Dube from the top 10. Rohit Sharma and Travis Head also climb the ranks after their superb centuries on Sunday.
In 16 seasons of the Indian Premier League, achieving a century is no easy feat. With only 86 centuries scored so far, the league has witnessed impressive performances from batsmen like Brendon McCullum, who scored the first-ever century in IPL history. However, it is the "Universe Boss" Chris Gayle who holds the record for the highest score, with his knock of 175*(66) against Pune Warriors India in 2013. He is followed by former Indian captain Virat Kohli, who has seven centuries to his name. Now, cricket fans can not only bet on their favorite players in the upcoming IPL matches but also enjoy exclusive sign-up offers and bonuses.
India continued their dominant performance at home with a 3-1 series victory against England. The win would not have been possible without the stellar performances from young players like Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The absence of key players like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Mohammad Shami, and Jasprit Bumrah did not hinder India's success as they extended their winning streak in home series to 17. India's victory was further accentuated by Jaiswal's double centuries in both Visakhapatnam and Rajkot Tests, and a heroic 90 by Jurel in the decisive fourth Test in Ranchi.
Skipper Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja displayed brilliant centuries to lead India to a solid total of 326/5 after a shaky start in the 3rd Test against England. However, the hosts could have been in an even stronger position if not for Sarfaraz Khan's unfortunate run out. With the series tied at 1-1, India will need their inexperienced middle order, including debutants Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, to step up in the absence of veterans like Virat Kohli. England's Mark Wood stood out with the ball, while hometown boy Jadeja made a successful comeback after missing the previous test due to injury.