Virat Kohli Highlights His Most Cherished Test Century on Australian Soil

In a candid revelation, Virat Kohli, one of cricket's most distinguished batsmen, shared insights into his favorite Test century achieved on Australian soil. The Indian skipper's revelation was featured in a video released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), where he reflected on the memorable innings that stand out in his illustrious career.

At the age of 36, Kohli has amassed 29 Test centuries, with six of them scored in Australia—a country known for its challenging pitches and competitive cricketing climate. Amongst these, his extraordinary performance during the 2014-15 tour, where he notched up four centuries, is particularly noteworthy. However, when asked to single out his most cherished innings, Kohli pointed to his masterful knock of 123 runs at Perth in December 2018.

This innings, played during the second Test of the 2018-19 series, stands out for its tenacity and skill. Kohli faced 257 deliveries on a pitch that tested even the most seasoned batsmen. His ability to craft a century on such a difficult track, where no other player from either side reached the three-figure mark, underscores his exceptional caliber. Kohli remarked, "My best innings in Australia is definitely my century in Perth in the 2018-19 series. The pitch was the toughest one that I have played on in Test format. It was great to score a hundred."

Despite Kohli's heroic efforts, India fell short in that match, losing by 146 runs as Australia leveled the series 1-1. The Perth pitch's unpredictable bounce and pace made it one of the most challenging surfaces Kohli has encountered in his red-ball cricket journey.

Kohli's record in Australia is a testament to his batting prowess; he has accumulated a total of 1352 runs from 13 Tests, including six centuries and four half-centuries. Notably, he was India's highest run-scorer during the tours of 2011-12 and 2014-15, showcasing his consistent performance against formidable Australian sides.

As Kohli continues his cricketing journey, he is on the cusp of surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most Test hundreds by an Indian batsman in Australia. With just one more century needed, Kohli is poised to etch his name even deeper into the annals of cricket history.