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IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli On The Verge Of Equalling Tendulkar In A Historic Milestone

Debashis Sarangi

Virat Kohli in action [Source: AP]Virat Kohli in action [Source: AP]

This afternoon, India will cross swords against Australia in the first semifinal of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. The high-octane clash will take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 

Can Kohli Join Tendulkar On This Elite Feat?

As Team India gears up to take on Australia, Virat Kohli aims to equal the legendary Sachin Tendulkar on an illustrious list. Kohli has been the backbone of India's batting unit in ODI cricket over the years. 

He has been particularly outstanding against Australia, establishing himself as a talismanic figure in Indian cricket. In 47 ODI innings, Kohli has amassed 2367 runs at a superb average of 53.79 against the mighty Aussies. 

More importantly, he has recorded the same number of ODI centuries (8) as Sachin Tendulkar against Australia. So, if he slams a hundred in the semifinal, Kohli will equal Tendulkar for the most number of centuries for India against Australia in ODI cricket. 

Indians with most ODI hundreds against Australia

Batter
No. of ODI centuries
Sachin Tendulkar9
Virat Kohli8
Rohit Sharma8
Shikhar Dhawan
4
VVS Laxman
4

As shown in the above table, not only Kohli but also Indian captain Rohit Sharma has eight ODI tons against Australia. So, if the Indian skipper scores a hundred today, he will equal Tendulkar for the most ODI hundreds against the mighty Aussies. 

Virat Kohli's Performance In Champions Trophy 2025

Virat Kohli showcased remarkable form against Pakistan, as his sublime century helped India secure a massive win over their arch-rivals. As an extraordinary catch of Glenn Phillips got the better of him, the former skipper would like to turn things around in the all-important semifinal today.