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Virat Kohli's Highest Scores In Test Cricket: What Is The Batter's Recent Form?

Jatin∙ Updated: Dec 27 2024, 12:16 PM

Virat Kohli's Highest Scores In Tests [Source: @kohliception/x.com]Virat Kohli's Highest Scores In Tests [Source: @kohliception/x.com]

When it comes to Test cricket, few names spark the kind of excitement that Virat Kohli does. The man’s been a run machine, a chaser of records, and the heartbeat of Indian cricket.

But let’s be honest, even the best go through a rough patch, and Kohli’s recent form has got everyone talking. Let’s rewind to his glory days and take a look at Virat Kohli’s highest Test scores and also dive into his recent form

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Virat Kohli’s Highest Scores In Tests

Over the years, Virat Kohli has given us some sensational innings. Whether it’s smashing bowlers in their backyard or dominating at home, his bat has done a lot of talking. Check out his highest Test scores:

Score
Against
Venue
Year
254*South AfricaPune2019
243Sri LankaDelhi2017
235EnglandMumbai2016
213Sri LankaNagpur2017
211New ZealandIndore2016


Virat Kohli’s Recent Form

But cricket isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Kohli’s recent form, especially in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been shaky. He started the series with a bang, slamming a ton in Perth, but since then, it’s been slim pickings. 

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The Aussie pacers have zeroed in on his Achilles heel- those tempting deliveries outside off and the results haven’t been pretty. Here’s a quick look at his recent form

Score
Match
Opponent
Date
36* (85)
4th Test, 1st InnAustralia26 Dec
3 (16) 3rd Test, 1st Inn Australia14 Dec
7 (8)
2nd Test, 1st InnAustralia6 Dec
11 (21) 2nd Test, 2nd InnAustralia6 Dec
5 (12) 1st Test, 1st InnAustralia22 Nov
100 (143) 1st Test, 2nd InnAustralia22 Nov


The Melbourne Fightback

Now, let’s talk about the current fourth Test at the MCG. Australia threw down the gauntlet with a massive 474 on the board, thanks to Steve Smith’s masterclass (140) and fifties from debutant Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, and Marnus Labuschagne.

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India’s reply got off to a dismal start, with both Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul heading back to the pavilion early. But then came Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kohli, steadying the innings and showing grit. Jaiswal has smashed a classy 70* and kept the scoreboard ticking. Kohli, on the other hand, has looked composed at 34*, playing with caution but pouncing on anything loose.