IND vs AUS 5th Test: A Look At Virat Kohli's Phenomenal Sydney Record

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) holds a special place in Virat Kohli's Test career.

With 2024 behind him, Virat Kohli will aim to kickstart the new year with a strong performance at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

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Virat Kohli's record in Sydney: Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli has faced a challenging run in the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Test series, struggling to find his rhythm despite a lone century in the series opener in Perth.

With just 167 runs in seven innings at an average of 27, the former India skipper has been repeatedly dismissed by deliveries outside the off-stump. However, as the action shifts to crucial Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Virat Kohli has a golden opportunity to rediscover his form at a venue where he has excelled in the past.

Virat Kohli's success at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)

Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) holds a special place in Virat Kohli's Test career. In three matches at the SCG, Kohli has amassed 248 runs across five innings, with an average of 49.60. His performances include a century, with a highest score of 147. 

Virat Kohli's off-stump struggles persist

Throughout IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Virat Kohli has been vulnerable to deliveries outside the off-stump, often falling prey to them despite attempts to adapt. In Melbourne (4th) Test, he showed promise with a solid start in the first innings but got out before converting it into a big score.

The second innings saw him dismissed for just five runs, continuing his disappointing run. Excluding his Perth century, Kohli has managed only 67 runs across six innings in IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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IND vs AUS 5th Test in Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG): A chance of redemption for Virat Kohli

With 2024 behind him, Virat Kohli will aim to kickstart the new year with a strong performance at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), reaffirming his stature as a match-winner for the Indian cricket team. Despite recent struggles, his past success at this venue offers hope for a turnaround.