IND vs BAN: Days after brutally thrashing Bangladesh in Chennai, Team India is ready for the second and final Test of IND vs BAN series in Kanpur.
So far here in Kanpur, India has played a total of 23 Tests at this venue, securing 7 wins, 3 losses, and 13 draws. The second Test of IND vs BAN Test series will be first time India and Bangladesh face each other in a Test match in Kanpur.
Virat Kohli, a vital player for India in all formats, is included in the squad for IND vs BAN 2nd Test in Kanpur. This match is particularly important for Kohli as he looks to regain his scoring form.
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In Chennai Test, he struggled in both innings, managing only 6 and 17 runs. Prior to that, Kohli also faced challenges with his form during India vs Sri Lanka ODI series - his first series post India's historic titile win in T20 World Cup 2024.
Virat Kohli's batting record in Kanpur
India has played 23 Tests in Kanpur, but Virat Kohli has appeared in only one Test. In that match against New Zealand, he scored just 27 runs—9 runs in the first innings and 18 runs in the second.
While Virat Kohli hasn't scored an international century in his last 20 innings, his skill and experience position him well to deliver a standout performance, even amid a rough patch.
IND vs BAN 2nd Test in Kanpur presents Virat Kohli with a chance to break several records.
At present, Virat Kohli has 29 Test centuries. If he scores another century in Kanpur, he will surpass legendary Don Bradman, who also has 29 Test centuries.
In terms of catches, Sachin Tendulkar leads with 115 catches in Tests, while Virat has 113. If the Indian batter takes just three more catches, he will break Sachin's record.
Virat Kohli is onverge of reaching 1,000 fours in Test cricket. He can achieve this milestone by hitting his seventh four in upcoming Kanpur Test.