The countdown for the 5-match Test series to be played between India and Australia has started. The first match of this series will be played in Perth on 22 November. Team India is preparing vigorously for this match. It is doubtful for Rohit Sharma to play in the first test match. In such a situation, all eyes are on Virat Kohli. Fans hope that he can play a big innings in the first test match against Australia. Meanwhile, a big record is also in his sights.
Virat Kohli can make this record
Virat Kohli has a chance to create history in the Perth Test match. Virat Kohli’s record against Australia has also been excellent. He has scored 2042 runs in 44 innings of 24 Test matches against Australia at an average of 47.48. During this period he has scored 8 centuries and 5 half-centuries. He is the 5th batsman to score the most runs against Australia.
If Virat Kohli scores 102 runs in both innings of the Perth Test match, he will break the records of two great batsmen of India. If Virat Kohli scores 33 runs in the first Test match, he will leave Cheteshwar Pujara behind in scoring the most runs in a Test against Australia. Pujara has scored 2074 runs in Test against Australia. Apart from this, Virat Kohli will also have a great opportunity to overtake Rahul Dravid. For this he will have to score 101 runs. Dravid has scored 2143 runs in 54 Test innings against Australia.
Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for scoring the most runs in a Test against Australia. Sachin has scored 3630 runs in 74 test innings. During this period he has scored 11 centuries and 16 centuries.
Indian batsman who scored the most runs against Australia in Tests
- Sachin Tendulkar 3630 runs (74 innings)
- VVS Laxman 2434 runs (54 innings)
- Rahul Dravid 2143 runs (54 innings)
- Cheteshwar Pujara 2074 runs (45 innings)
- Virat Kohli 2042 runs (44 innings)
