Virat Kohli’s breathtaking knock of 186 in the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad has left cricket fans awestruck. Kohli, known for his aggressive and fearless batting, played a patient and mature innings on Day 4, displaying his versatility as a player. He broke several records en route to his superb century, showcasing his class and finesse as a batter.
Kohli’s 186 is the highest individual score in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, breaking Usman Khawaja’s record of 180. He also became the fastest player to hit 75 international centuries, reaching the landmark in just 552 innings, beating Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 566 innings.
In addition, Kohli is now India’s highest run-getter in the World Test Championship (WTC) history, having scored 1,797 runs in 52 innings. He surpassed Rohit Sharma, who had scored 1,794 runs in 36 innings. Kohli also became the second-highest run-getter against Australia in international cricket, surpassing Brian Lara’s record of 4,714 runs.
But perhaps the most impressive record Kohli broke is that of reaching 11,000 international runs at home in just 224 innings, the fastest ever by a player. He beat the previous record held jointly by Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, who reached the landmark in 246 innings in their respective home countries.
Overall, Kohli’s masterclass on Day 4 of the Ahmedabad Test will be remembered as one of the finest innings in his illustrious career. His ability to adapt to different situations and conditions has once again proven why he is one of the greatest cricketers of all time.