Virat Kohli Overtakes Rohit Sharma to Claim Top Spot in Elite WTC List of Indian Batters
In a thrilling showdown between India and South Africa in Centurion, star Indian batsman Virat Kohli achieved yet another milestone on the first day of the Test match. Kohli surpassed Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-getter for India in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2019-2025. The former Indian captain achieved this feat by scoring 2101 runs in 57 innings, surpassing Rohit’s record of 2097 runs in 42 innings. Cheteshwar Pujara holds the third position on the list with 1769 runs in 62 innings, followed by Ajinkya Rahane (1589 runs in 49 innings) and Rishabh Pant (1575 runs in 41 innings).
However, Kohli’s performance in the first inning was not as impressive as expected. He managed to score only 38 runs off 64 balls with a strike rate of 59.38. Despite hitting five fours against the Proteas’ bowling attack, Kohli fell victim to Kagiso Rabada’s delivery in the 30.6 overs.
Rain played spoilsport on the first day of the Test match, with a significant portion of the third session being ruled out at the SuperSport Park. By the end of Day 1, India had posted a total of 208/8 in 59 overs, with KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj remaining unbeaten with scores of 70 (105)* and 0 (10)* respectively.
KL Rahul displayed remarkable resilience throughout his time on the field, while the other batsmen struggled against Kagiso Rabada. Rahul’s determined innings helped India surpass the 200-run mark. Siraj also showed patience during the 10 balls he faced.
The only setback in the final session was Jasprit Bumrah, who lost his composure and lost his wicket to Marco Jansen after facing 19 balls.
This achievement by Kohli adds another feather to his illustrious cap, solidifying his position as one of India’s greatest batsmen in the Test format.
Topics mentioned in this article: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, World Test Championship, India vs South Africa, Cricket
Virat Kohli has become the highest run-scorer for India in the World Test Championship (WTC), surpassing Rohit Sharma. Kohli achieved this milestone by scoring 2101 runs in 57 innings, while Rohit made 2097 runs in 42 innings. Cheteshwar Pujara holds the third spot on the list. On the first day of the Test match against South Africa, rain disrupted the game, with India posting a total of 208/8 in 59 overs. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj remained unbeaten at the end of the day.
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