Virat Kohli's ODI Record Vs Australia | Can The King Guide India To Glory?
Virat Kohli in action [AP]
On Sunday, India will take on Australia in the grand finale of the 2023 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Led by Rohit Sharma, India crushed every opposition on their way to the final, exhibiting excellence across departments.
Legendary batter Virat Kohli has starred for them with the bat, amassing 711 runs at an astonishing average of 101.57. He has showcased impeccable form, which is why we expect him to play a key role for India in the final.
The talismanic Indian cricketer began the World Cup with a gritty fifty against the Aussies and followed it up with scintillating knocks versus New Zealand, South Africa and Bangladesh. Overall, he is in an incredible mental space, raring to contribute for the team's success in the all-important final.
 (1).jpeg)
So, before the final showdown, let's see how Kohli has performed against the mighty Aussies over the years.
Virat Kohli's ODI record vs Australia
Hailed for his consistency and glorious stroke play, Kohli has enjoyed stellar success in ODIs against Australia as evident from the stats below.
Virat Kohli's ODI stats vs Australia
| Innings | 46 |
|---|---|
| Runs | 2313 |
| Average | 53.79 |
| Strike Rate | 94.22 |
| 50/100 | 13/8 |
As we can see from the stats, Kohli has recorded outstanding numbers against Australia in the 50-over format. He has played many memorable knocks, with the 52-ball 100* in Jaipur being the most notable one.
Virat Kohli vs Australia in World Cups
If we talk about the World Cups, Kohli has amassed 192 runs, including two fifties, in just four innings against Australia. He is India's second most successful batter versus the Aussies in World Cups and has a golden opportunity to exhibit his class yet again in the all-important final on Sunday.
 "Debashis Sarangi")
