Virat Kohli appeared in good rhythm in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. In the first match played in Perth, a century came out of Kohli’s bat. Then in the next two Tests of the series, Kohli’s bat appeared silent. Now in the Boxing Day Test to be played in Melbourne, fans will expect a good innings from Kohli, so that he can break the record of former Indian legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar.
The next i.e. fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will be played in Melbourne from December 26. In this match, Virat Kohli will definitely think about making the record of the Indian batsman who has scored the most Test runs in Melbourne. At present, this record is registered in the name of legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
Kohli has played 3 Tests in Melbourne so far, batting in 6 innings, he has scored 316 runs at an impressive average of 52.66. Sachin Tendulkar, who is at the top of the list, has scored 449 runs in 10 innings of 5 matches in Melbourne. Kohli will need to score 134 runs in Melbourne i.e. Boxing Day Test to break this record of legendary Tendulkar.
Indian batsmen who scored the most Test runs in Melbourne
Sachin Tendulkar – 449 runs in 5 matches (in 10 innings)
Ajinkya Rahane – 369 runs in 3 matches (in 6 innings)
Virat Kohli – 316 runs in 3 matches (in 6 innings)
Virender Sehwag – 280 runs in 2 matches (in 4 innings)
Rahul Dravid – 263 runs in 4 matches (in 8 innings).
Kohli’s figures in the series so far
Kohli, who scored a century in the first Test of the series played in Perth, had a very bad performance in the next two Tests. Excluding the century in the Perth Test, Kohli has scored 26 runs in the remaining four innings played in the series. Kohli’s form is very important for Team India to win.
