Mumbai: As Team India gears up for the second ODI against Australia at the iconic Adelaide Oval on Thursday (October 23), all eyes are on Virat Kohli, who stands on the cusp of etching his name in cricket history.
After a duck in the series opener, the former captain is poised for a roaring comeback at a venue where his bat has consistently sung, boasting an average of 65 with 975 runs in 12 international matches, including five centuries.
Kohli has a golden opportunity to rewrite record books. A century in this match would make him the first batter to score three ODI tons at Adelaide Oval, a feat unmatched in the ground’s 50-year ODI history. This would surpass all global cricketers, including Australians, at this storied venue. Additionally, a ton would see him overtake England’s Jack Hobbs to become the foreign player with the most international centuries at a single Australian ground, currently tied with Hobbs’ five centuries at the MCG.
Another milestone beckons: just 25 runs will make Kohli the first overseas batter to amass 1,000 international runs at Adelaide Oval, cementing his status as the ground’s leading run-scorer. With his two ODI and three Test centuries here, fans are banking on the maestro to deliver a match-defining knock.
As anticipation builds, Kohli’s potential heroics could not only bolster India’s campaign but also immortalise his legacy at this historic venue.