The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia begins tomorrow in Perth, November 22, 2024. Indian cricketers, led by Virat Kohli, are on the verge of breaking major records in this thrilling series. Below are the highlights of potential milestones and achievements.
Virat Kohli’s Quest for Glory
Virat Kohli is poised to create history with the following achievements:
- Highest Run-Scorer for India in Australia
- Kohli requires 458 runs to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s 1,809 Test runs in Australia.
- Current tally: 1,352 runs in 13 Tests, average 54.08.
- Most Centuries in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
- With 8 centuries, Kohli is tied with Steve Smith. He can surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 9 centuries.
- First Indian with 4,000 Runs in Australia
- Kohli needs 574 runs to hit this historic mark.
- 10 Test Centuries in Australia
- Four more centuries will break Jack Hobbs’ record of 9 Test centuries by an overseas player in Australia.
- Adelaide Oval Records
- Kohli needs 102 runs to overtake Brian Lara (610 runs) as the highest foreign scorer at this venue.
- With five centuries at Adelaide, Kohli is set to surpass Hobbs for most hundreds by a foreign player.
- 100 Matches Against Australia
- Kohli will join Sachin Tendulkar (110 matches) by playing his 100th international match against Australia during the third Test at Brisbane.
- Most Centuries Against Australia
- Scoring 5 more centuries, Kohli can break Tendulkar’s record of 20 international centuries versus Australia.
Jasprit Bumrah Targets Bowling Supremacy
Jasprit Bumrah is closing in on significant milestones:
- Needs 20 wickets to surpass Kapil Dev as India’s leading wicket-taker in Australia.
- Current record: 32 wickets in seven Tests in Australia.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s Dual Milestones
- 200 Wickets in ICC WTC
- Ashwin has 194 wickets and is 6 away from becoming the first bowler to achieve 200 in the World Test Championship.
- Border-Gavaskar Rivalry Leader
- With 114 wickets, Ashwin trails Nathan Lyon (116) in the series tally.
Rohit Sharma Eyes Six-Hitting Record
Rohit Sharma has an opportunity to surpass Tendulkar in sixes:
- Needs 11 more sixes to break Tendulkar’s record of 25 sixes in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
10 Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a Test cricket series between India and Australia. - When does the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 start?
The series begins on November 22, 2024. - Who holds the most centuries in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Sachin Tendulkar, with 9 centuries. - How many Test runs does Virat Kohli have in Australia?
Kohli has scored 1,352 runs in 13 Tests in Australia. - What is Jasprit Bumrah’s record in Australia?
Bumrah has 32 wickets in seven Tests in Australia. - Who has the most wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Nathan Lyon holds the record with 116 wickets. - What are Ravichandran Ashwin’s current achievements in WTC?
Ashwin has 194 wickets in the ICC WTC. - How many centuries has Rohit Sharma scored in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Rohit Sharma has 2 centuries in the series. - Which player has hit the most sixes in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record with 25 sixes. - Where will the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 be played?
The first Test is at Perth Stadium, Australia.
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