Virat Kohli, the batting maestro of India, is knocking on the door of history. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in full swing, Kohli is on the brink of eclipsing a record held by none other than Sir Don Bradman for over seven decades.
A Journey from Pressure to Perfection
When Kohli arrived in Australia for the series, the buzz wasn’t all positive. Critics couldn’t stop talking about his extended century drought—16 months without an international hundred! But if there’s one thing Kohli knows how to do, it’s silencing the doubters with his bat.
In the very first Test of the series, he played an absolute gem of an innings. His unbeaten knock of 100 runs off just 143 balls reminded everyone why he’s considered one of the greatest modern-day cricketers. This wasn’t just another hundred; it was his 30th in Test cricket, pushing him ahead of Bradman’s tally of 29.
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The Record in Sight
Now, Virat Kohli is just one century away from breaking a unique Bradman record: the most centuries by a visiting batter in a single country. Currently, Bradman holds this distinction with 11 centuries in England, a feat he achieved in just 30 innings between 1930 and 1948. Kohli, on the other hand, has already scored 10 centuries in Australia—seven in Tests and three in ODIs.
With four more Tests left in the Border-Gavaskar series, the question is not if Kohli will break the record, but when.
Why This Record Matters?
This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about legacy. Don Bradman is the benchmark for batting greatness, and to even be in the same conversation as “The Don” is a monumental achievement.
For Kohli, breaking this record in Australia—where conditions are tough, and the competition is fierce—will further cement his reputation as one of the all-time greats.
Kohli’s chase for the top spot also highlights an elite club of batters:
- Don Bradman: 11 centuries in England
- Virat Kohli: 10 centuries in Australia (and counting!)
- Jack Hobbs: 9 centuries in Australia
- Sachin Tendulkar: 9 centuries in Sri Lanka
- Viv Richards: 8 centuries in England
- Sunil Gavaskar: 7 centuries in England
Each of these players has left an indelible mark on the sport, but Kohli’s potential to surpass Bradman adds a special layer of excitement.
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