Mon Nov 25 00:48:13 UTC 2024: ## Kohli Hits Century, Sets New Records in Perth Test
**Perth, Australia (Nov 24, 2024)** – Virat Kohli continued his stellar form, smashing his second consecutive Test century on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium. This remarkable achievement marks his 30th Test century overall and propels him to new heights in cricketing history.
Kohli’s Perth ton surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s record, making him the Indian batsman with the most Test centuries in Australia (7). Furthermore, his 10th century against Australia on Australian soil – across all formats – sets a new overall record.
“I just wanted to contribute to the team’s cause,” Kohli stated after his innings. “I don’t want to hang around just for the sake of it. I take pride in performing for the country.” This century marks his first in Test cricket since his innings against the West Indies in Port of Spain last year, ending a five-year drought of away Test centuries.
India declared their innings immediately after Kohli reached his century, setting Australia a challenging target of 534 runs.
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