Here are Virat Kohli’s top five Test knocks!
Updated On: 13 May, 2025 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Rohan Koli
Kohli came into the 2018 series under tremendous pressure after a forgettable 2014 tour of England, where he managed only 134 runs in five Tests at a poor average of 13.40
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141 vs Australia, Adelaide, 2014
Virat Kohli, leading India for the first time in Test cricket as a stand-in captain in the absence of regular skipper MS Dhoni, led by example with centuries in both innings — 115 and 141 respectively. However, it was his fighting 141 on Day Five against a dominant Australian pace attack that drew the most attention. Chasing 364 for victory, India could have settled for a draw after being 242-2, but the skipper went on with the intent to win. He counter-attacked the Aussie pacers despite wickets falling regularly at the other end, maintaining an aggressive approach. His 175-ball innings included 16 fours and one six. Though India eventually lost the match by 48 runs, Kohli was widely praised for his winning mindset and
fearless leadership.
235 vs England, Wankhede, 2016
Kohli delivered his then career-best knock of 235 during the fourth Test against England at the Wankhede Stadium in 2016. With the pitch offering turn, Kohli tackled the English spinners with ease to take control of the game. His superb knock saw India post a mammoth 631 to set up an innings-and-36-run victory.
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