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IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Virat Kohli's Stellar Batting Record In Adelaide

As Indian batting legend Virat Kohli returns to Adelaide for the fifth time, expectations are high for what could be his 81st international century.

The second Test of IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia begins on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval, with Team India leading 1-0 after a thumping win in Perth. IND vs AUS 2nd Test in Adelaide, a pink-ball Test, has cricket fans buzzing, particularly with Virat Kohli's stellar batting record at the venue.

Virat Kohli, who scored a century in Perth Test, has been a dominant force at Adelaide Oval, accumulating 509 runs in just four matches at an average of 63.63, including three centuries. As the batting legend returns to this ground for the fifth time, expectations are high for what could be his 81st international century.

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Captain Rohit Sharma, back in action after missing BGT series opener in Perth, will also be under the spotlight. While his past performances at Adelaide—87 runs in four innings at an average of 21.75—aren't remarkable, Rohit's recent resurgence in Tests could see him providing a strong foundation for the team.

With Kohli's history at Adelaide, the stage is set for another exciting clash as India aims to extend their lead to 2-0.

How is Virat Kohli's record in Pink Ball Test?

Virat Kohli's remarkable batting record in pink-ball cricket and against Australia promises fireworks in IND vs AUS 2nd Test at Adelaide Oval.

Team India was skittled out for mere 36 runs the last time they faced Aussies in Adelaide. Despite the setback, Kohli's resilient 74 in the first innings stood out.

The Indian batting maestro has excelled under the lights, scoring 277 runs in four pink-ball Tests at an average of 46.16, including a memorable 136 in his debut day-night Test against Bangladesh at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

India's record in pink-ball Tests is equally impressive, with three wins out of four matches. 

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