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Virat Kohli's Record In Pink-Ball Tests: Check How India Great Has Performed In D/N Matches

Rajgeeta Yadav

Virat Kohli in Pink-Ball Test [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]Virat Kohli in Pink-Ball Test [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the best cricketers of his generation. Fans have seen him delivering in high-pressure situations and his consistency too. Over the years, he has emerged as a backbone of Men In Blue, particularly against strong opponents like Australia. 

India will face Australia in the second Test of the ongoing series at the Adelaide Oval, and the spotlight is once again on Kohli, who has been the best when it comes to batting down under. Ahead of all-important Test, here are the Virat Kohli's record in Pink-Ball Tests.

In 2019, Team India played their first pink-ball Test and have since participated in four such matches. And they last played a day-night Test was against Sri Lanka in March 2022, where they registered a convincing 238-run victory. 

Kohli has been a part of all four pink-ball Tests, making him an integral figure in this format. With 277 runs at an average of 46.16, he is India’s leading run-scorer in day-night Tests and the only Indian batter to score a century in this format.

Kohli scored his maiden pink-ball Test century in India’s debut match in this format against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens in November 2019. His commanding 136 off 194 balls, featuring 18 boundaries, was a masterclass in batting. This knock played a major role in helping India win by an innings and 46 runs. 

Virat Kohli’s Overall Record In Pink-Ball Tests

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Stats
Matches
4
Runs277 runs
Average46.77
100s1

In December 2020, during India’s last tour of Australia, the right-handed batter impressed in the first innings of the Adelaide Test with a fluent 74. However, his innings ended abruptly due to a mix-up with Ajinkya Rahane that led to a run-out. However, the match took a dramatic turn as India were bundled out for 36 in the second innings and lost the match by eight-wickets. 

The Ahmedabad Test against England in February 2021 was another pink-ball match where Kohli scored 27 runs. Although his score wasn’t significant, the game turned out to be a historic one, with India winning a low-scoring contest within two days. 

Kohli’s last pink-ball Test was against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru in March 2022. While he managed just 36 runs in the match, India’s batting unit, led by Shreyas Iyer’s blistering 92, ensured a comprehensive 238-run victory.