Shubman Gill also scored a century, smashing 128 runs in 235 balls. In his marathon effort, he scored 186 runs in 364 balls, consisting of 15 fours. This was his first century in Tests since November 2019. Virat Kohli brought an end to his century drought in Test cricket, scoring his 75th international century and his 28th in Tests. India was bundled out for 571 in their first innings. He emerged as a second highest run scorer in Asia Cup (276 runs) and the leading run-scorer in ICC T20 World Cup 2022 (296 runs)Ĭoming to the match against Australia, a marathon innings effort from star batter Virat and his 162-run partnership with Axar Patel helped India end the fourth day of the fourth and final Test against Australia with a lead of 88 runs in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Īt the end of the final session on day 4, Australia was at 3/0, with Matt Kuhnemann (0*) and Travis Head (3*) unbeaten on the crease. His best individual score is 186 since the Asia Cup. He has scored five centuries and seven fifties since Asia Cup. In 31 matches and 35 innings, he has scored 1,507 runs at an average of 55.81. The first half of 2022 was filled with struggle for Virat as he could score only 476 runs in 16 matches across 19 innings at an average of 25.05, with just four half-centuries.īut since Asia Cup, he seems to have rediscovered the touch that made him one of the most feared players in the sport. Before it, his last ODI ton was against West Indies in August 2019. He scored 113 in 91 balls to end his ODI ton drought of 1,116 days. He followed it by breaking his ODI century drought on Decemduring 3rd ODI against Bangladesh. His last international ton before that had come in November 2019, in a Test match against Bangladesh. On September 8, 2022, during the Asia Cup 2022 match against Afghanistan, Virat ended his century drought of 1,021 days in international cricket as well. With this century, Virat has finally hit centuries in all three formats after not being able to hit an international ton from November 2019 till September 8, 2022. Pakistan's former wicketkeeper-batter also lauded Virat's ton, saying that "a long wait is finally over."Ī long wait is finally over …28th test for very well played- Kamran Akmal March 12, 2023 #machine- Herschelle Gibbs March 12, 2023 Proud /LnqiVa7NtQ- Venkatesh Prasad March 12, 2023Īustralian veteran opener also lauded Virat's innings on Instagram, warning to not " write off champions".Ī post shared by David Warner England batter Kevin Pietersen also lauded Virat for his knock on Twitter.įormer South African batter Herschelle Gibbs also congratulated Virat on his century.ħ5 international for the champ. Apart from his extraordinary hunger and intensity, Virat's comeback to form has been an excellent inspiration for to learn how faith in the higher forces can help in challenging times. Special innings from a special player, great temperament on display from Virat. Iconic innings! #ViratKohli #GOAT #75thCentury /8IYUDfTQOP- Jhulan Goswami March 12, 2023įormer Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad also lauded this "special innings from a special player" and called his comeback to form an "inspiration". Indian pace legend Jhulan Goswami also congratulated Virat for his "iconic innings". #INDvsAUS /BfzjdGamoI- Virender Sehwag March 12, 2023 A special 75th international for the King. Faith in the almighty, tremendous belief in himself. This is an exceptional innings from Virat.
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