After a dominant victory in the first match in Perth, Team India is gearing up for the pink-ball Test match, set to begin on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval.
The team has been practicing at the same venue, where excitement reached a fever pitch as fans cheered loudly upon spotting Virat Kohli during the session, chanting his name with enthusiasm.
Kohli’s form had been under scrutiny leading up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, particularly after a disappointing home series against New Zealand where he struggled to make an impact.
With an average of just 25 over the past five years, questions loomed over his performance. In the first innings of the series opener, Kohli again faltered.
However, he made a stunning comeback in the second innings, smashing a brilliant century in Perth, silencing his critics in style.This turnaround was a major boost for Team India, as Kohli has been a cornerstone of their success in Australia.
Across Australian soil, he has amassed 1,457 runs at an impressive average of 56, including seven centuries.As for the series, India is in a strong position after breaking Australia’s unbeaten streak in Perth.
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However, the upcoming pink-ball Test poses a new challenge, given Australia’s formidable record in such matches. Despite this, India’s confidence is high, bolstered by their in-form players, and they will be aiming to outclass the Aussies once again.