Sun Nov 24 09:34:27 UTC 2024: **Kohli’s Stellar Record Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy**

**Perth, Australia (Nov 21, 2024)** – As the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off in Perth on Friday, India enters the five-match Test series facing high expectations and the pressure of a recent series loss against New Zealand. Victory is crucial; winning at least four matches against Australia is the only way to secure a direct entry into the World Test Championship final.

All eyes are on star batsman Virat Kohli, whose return to the team is highly anticipated. Kohli boasts a remarkable record in Australia, having scored six centuries and amassed over 1300 runs at an impressive average of 54 in Tests played on Australian soil.

This article highlights some of Kohli’s most memorable innings Down Under:

* **Adelaide Test, 2012:** Kohli scored his maiden Test century (116 runs, including 11 boundaries and a six) in a losing effort against Australia.
* **Adelaide Test, 2014:** In a thrilling match, Kohli’s 141 runs (16 boundaries and a six) on the final day kept India’s hopes alive, though they ultimately lost by 48 runs.
* **Sydney Test, 2014:** Kohli scored 140 runs (including 20 boundaries), contributing to a draw against a massive Australian total of 572 runs.
* **Melbourne Test, 2014:** Kohli recorded his highest score in Australia, a stunning 169 runs (18 boundaries) during the Boxing Day Test.
* **Perth Test, 2018:** Kohli himself considers this innings one of his best, scoring 123 runs (13 boundaries and a six) in a crucial match of the series.

Kohli’s impressive performance in Australia adds weight to India’s hopes for success in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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