Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah: Surprising Stats Reveal Kohli's Batting Woes

Recent statistics reveal that Virat Kohli's difficulties in Test cricket are surpassing those of India's leading fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah.

In the past year, Virat Kohli has ranked among the lowest for first-innings batting averages in Tests.

Source : PTI

Former India captain Virat Kohli's form in tour of Australia (IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Test series) has been nothing short of a nightmare, as his struggles with deliveries outside off stump have affected his confidence and form.

Once a dominant force feared by bowlers worldwide in red-ball cricket, Kohli now finds himself consistently dismissed in the same manner (outside off stump), raising serious concerns about his technique and mental state.

With IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Test series 2024-25 nearing its end, Virat Kohli's performance remains alarmingly subpar.

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Recent statistics highlight just how critical the situation is for the former India skipper, revealing that Virat Kohli's difficulties in Test cricket are surpassing those of India's legendary fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah.

In the past year, Virat Kohli has ranked among the lowest for first-innings batting averages in Tests. South Africa's Keshav Maharaj leads this unfortunate list with an average of just 5.33, while Kohli follows closely behind with a mere 7. In a shocking twist, Jasprit Bumrah has outperformed Kohli with a first-innings average of 10.

Lowest batting average in first innings (in Tests since 2024)

Keshav Maharaj (South Africa) - 5.4

Virat Kohli (India) - 7

Jasprit Bumrah (India) - 8

Shoaib Bashir (England) - 8.3

India's tour to Australian 2024-25 has been particularly embarrassing for Virat Kohli.

Aside from a century in the second innings of BGT series opener in Perth, Kohli's overall performance throughout IND vs AUS Test series has been lackluster.

In the other seven innings he played in IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Virat scored only 84 runs, bringing his total to 184 runs in eight innings with an average of 26.29. His ongoing issues with balls outside off stump have been disastrous; he starts strong but ultimately falls victim to shots (outside off stump) he attempts too late.