IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli’s Test Record at the Chepauk Stadium
Author: Shimit Mahur
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The time has come for team India to come back into action in international cricket and shift their focus towards the red-ball format. Men in Blue will host Bangladesh for a 2-match Test series starting 19th September.
Virat Kohli - India’s modern-day batting legend, will be in the spotlight again. He is one of the most prominent players for Team India in the Test format. The first Test against Bangladesh will mark his appearance in the 114th Test.
The relationship between Virat Kohli and Chepauk Stadium has been unique. The history books are filled with his personal records at Chennai in international cricket and in the IPL tournament.
However, Virat’s performance in the upcoming Test series will be a huge push for the team in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. He will be expected to score runs and control the match since the 1st inning.
According to 1xBet, the odds are in favour of Team India and a positive performance can be expected from Virat Kohli.
Virat Kohli - Stats at the Chepauk Stadium in Test Cricket
|
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
HS |
|
|
Virat Kohli |
6 |
267 |
44.5 |
107 |
In the red-ball format at Chennai, Virat has been part of 6 fixtures and has scored 267 runs at an average of 44.5. His highest score came against the ferocious Australia in 2013 with a stellar 107 runs.
Kohli has also registered 2 half-centuries in the red-ball format at Chepauk Stadium. The batting giant of the Indian team has created his own legacy in front of the Chennai crowd.
Virat Kohli - Test Stats
Virat made his debut for Team India against West Indies in 2011. His last Test appearance was in January 2024 against South Africa. A span of 13 years of his career has come with some major milestones.
|
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
100s |
50s |
|
|
Virat Kohli (2011-2024) |
113 |
8848 |
49.15 |
55.56 |
29 |
30 |
Kohli carries an average of 49.15 in Test cricket in his career of 113 fixtures. With 8848 runs at a strike rate of 55.56, Virat has 29 centuries and 30 half-centuries.
|
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
100s |
|
|
Virat Kohli (vs Bangladesh) |
6 |
437 |
54.62 |
69.03 |
2 |
When it comes to facing Bangladesh, Virat has been comfortable facing the bowling attack. He has an average of 54.62 with 437 runs in his career of 6 matches against Bangladesh.
|
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
100s |
50s |
|
|
Virat Kohli (At Home) |
50 |
4144 |
60.05 |
59 |
14 |
12 |
It can be officially said that Virat is an expert on Indian pitch and playing conditions. His average goes up to 60.05 on Indian outfields and 14 centuries out of 29 are proof of his batting excellence.
Where Is Virat Kohli Lacking in Test Cricket?
In recent times, Virat has been through some rough patches in Test cricket. During his tenure as the captain of the team, Virat failed to score runs consistently. However, after 3 years of below-average performance, 2023 came out to be a good year for the Indian batsman.
It is very well known that Virat’s weakness lies in the wide deliveries towards the off-stump. Bowlers from across the globe have exploited his weakness and they have been successful on multiple occasions.
The first IND vs BAN Test is scheduled to take place on 19th September. Virat will be expected to give the team a good start. The prediction of the match can be checked out here.
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