New Delhi. Virat Kohli Miss Double Hundred did wonders in the match played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The former captain of the Indian team played an inning of 186 runs on the fourth day of the match. Virat scored a century in Test format after three years. Three years later, he also had a chance to score a double century in the Test format, but he was so caught between the tail batsmen that he could not do so. In the end, Todd Murphy won, who got him caught out by Marnus Labushne. In the end, Virat fell alone among the tail batsmen. Due to lack of cooperation from the other end, he got out after playing the wrong shot.
Virat trapped in Smith’s cycle
Australia’s captain Steve Smith also took full advantage of the opportunity. He could clearly understand the situation of Virat Kohli. After the dismissal of Akshar Patel, Smith completely trapped Virat. He was given ample opportunities to take singles. All the fielders were put on the boundary. On one hand there was a double century in front of Virat and on the other hand there was a religious crisis to end the Indian innings as soon as possible and make the Australian team bat on the fourth day itself. Therefore, he was caught out in the circle of scoring fast runs on Todd Muffie’s ball.
Virat Kohli created history
Even though Virat may have missed a double century in this match, but despite this he has made many records in his name. He faced 364 balls in his innings. During this, Virat was able to score 186 runs with the help of 15 fours. India’s team got all out for 571 runs. On the basis of the first innings, Rohit Sharma’s team got a lead of 91 runs.
Virat Kohli has made many records on the basis of this innings. He has become the highest run scorer in the history of World Test Championship. Along with this, Virat has got the most runs in the history of ICC Trophy in all formats. Earlier, the record of scoring the most runs in the history of T20 World Cup is in the name of Virat. In the history of ODI World Cup, he is second in this matter.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : March 12, 2023, 17:13 IST