Sun Nov 24 19:47:32 UTC 2024: ## Kohli’s Century Propels India Towards Victory in Perth Thriller

**Perth, Australia** – Virat Kohli smashed a magnificent century in the second innings of the Perth Test, powering India towards a commanding position against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The 36-year-old’s unbeaten 100 off 143 balls, studded with eight fours and two sixes, helped India set a daunting 534-run target for the hosts.

Kohli’s innings, a stark contrast to his first-innings dismissal, saw him reach his 30th Test hundred – a feat celebrated with jubilant displays and kisses blown to his wife, Anushka Sharma, in the stands. This century also etched his name into the record books in several ways:

* **Seventh Test Century in Australia:** Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record to become the Indian batsman with the most Test centuries on Australian soil.
* **Most Runs by a Visiting Batsman in Australia:** He surpassed Jack Hobbs’ record for most runs scored by a visiting batsman in Australia.
* **Multiple Centuries at Perth:** Kohli became only the second batsman to score multiple Test centuries at the Perth Stadium.
* **Fourth Indian with 30+ Test Centuries:** He joined an elite club alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar.

India’s total of 487/6 in their second innings, largely thanks to Kohli’s heroics, left Australia needing a monumental 522 runs to win with seven wickets remaining at the end of day three. The match remains delicately poised, with India firmly in the driver’s seat.

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