Virat Kohli`s Adelaide Affair: A Century in Sight

:Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket maestro, is set to face off against Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Adelaide Oval. The venue holds a special place in Kohli's heart, where he has consistently delivered impressive performances. Here’s a look at the latest developments and Kohli’s record-breaking love affair with Adelaide.

Kohli’s recent century in the first Test against Australia in Perth marked his return to form after a year-long drought. This impressive knock has sent a strong signal that he will be a force to be reckoned with throughout the series. The second Test, scheduled to be a day/night affair, will see Kohli aiming to break several significant records that would further cement his legacy in the game.

Adelaide Oval has been a happy hunting ground for Kohli. He boasts an exceptional record at the venue, having scored 957 runs in 15 innings at an average of 73.61. This includes five centuries and four half-centuries. In Test matches alone, Kohli has accumulated 509 runs in eight innings at an average of 63.62, with three centuries and one half-century[2][4].

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed his concerns about Kohli’s performance, stating that his century in the first Test was a warning sign for the Australian team. Clarke predicts that Kohli will be the leading run-getter for India in the series, highlighting the Indian batting maestro’s remarkable consistency and skill[1].

The second Test promises to be an exciting encounter, with India aiming to bury the memories of their past defeats at Adelaide. The last time India played a pink-ball Test there, they were bowled out for 36 in the second innings, eventually conceding a big defeat during the 2020/21 tour. However, India did go on to clinch a 2-1 series win later[1][3].

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