Sun Nov 24 15:38:45 UTC 2024: **Kohli’s Century Propels India to Dominant Position in Perth Test**
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – Virat Kohli smashed a magnificent century in the second innings of the first Test against Australia in Perth, silencing his critics and putting India in a commanding position. His 18-month Test century drought ended in style, reaching the milestone in just 143 balls, studded with eight fours and two sixes.
This is Kohli’s 30th Test century, surpassing Don Bradman’s record. It’s also his seventh century in Australia, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s six and making him the second-highest century scorer in Australia. His performance is even more impressive considering his first innings dismissal for just 5 runs.
India, after taking a 46-run lead in the first innings, declared their second innings at 487 runs, setting Australia a challenging 533-run target – a total never before chased successfully in the history of the ground. The match is now heavily in India’s favor.
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