Virat Kohli Breaks Rahul Dravid’s Test Record Against South Africa
Virat Kohli achieved another milestone in his career during the opening Test match against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Kohli surpassed batting legend Rahul Dravid’s record on the first day of the match.
Playing his 15th Test against South Africa, Kohli needed 16 runs to go past Dravid’s tally of 1252 runs against Proteas in Tests. He scored 38 runs in the first innings and exceeded Dravid’s record in style.
With a total of 1274 runs against South Africa in Tests, Kohli now holds the third position in the list of highest run-getters for India against South Africa. Virender Sehwag is currently in second place with 1306 runs in 15 Tests, while Sachin Tendulkar leads the tally with 1741 runs in 25 Tests.
If Kohli manages to score 32 or more runs in the second innings, he will surpass Sehwag’s record. However, he will need to score 505 runs or more in the two-match series to claim the top position.
Kohli’s performance in the World Cup was exceptional as he finished the tournament as the highest run-scorer with 765 runs in 11 matches. He achieved an average of 95.62, scoring three centuries and six fifties.
During the World Cup, Kohli also broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI centuries. In the semifinal against New Zealand, he scored his 50th ODI century, surpassing Tendulkar’s milestone in a memorable moment at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.
During the opening Test match against South Africa, Virat Kohli surpassed Rahul Dravid’s record for the most runs against South Africa in Tests. Kohli scored 38 runs in the first innings, taking his total to 1274 runs at an average of 55.39. He now stands third in the list of highest run-getters for India against South Africa. If he scores 32 more runs in the second innings, he will surpass Virender Sehwag to claim the second spot. Sachin Tendulkar holds the top position with 1741 runs. Kohli’s performance in the World Cup was exceptional, as he finished as the highest run-scorer with 765 runs. He also broke Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI centuries during the tournament.
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