Sun Nov 24 17:42:21 UTC 2024: ## Kohli Blasts Century, Breaks Tendulkar’s Australia Record
**Perth, Australia** – Virat Kohli silenced his critics with a stunning century on Day 3 of the first Border-Gavaskar Test against Australia, marking his 30th Test hundred and his first in Australia since 2018. The innings, an unbeaten 143 off 143 balls including eight fours and two sixes, propelled India to a commanding 534.
Kohli’s achievement is particularly significant as it surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most Test centuries by an Indian batsman in Australia, bringing his tally to seven. Only Jack Hobbs (9) and Wally Hammond (7) have more centuries in Australia among visiting batsmen.
The knock comes as a resurgence for Kohli, who had endured a recent lean patch in Test cricket, scoring only 192 runs in his last 10 innings. Speaking after India declared their second innings, Kohli emphasized his commitment to contributing to the team’s success. “I just wanted to contribute to the team’s cause,” he stated.
His century, built on a solid foundation before unleashing a flurry of boundaries, further cemented his legacy as one of the greats of the game. The innings serves as a powerful statement ahead of the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar series.
First Piper 