NEW DELHI: India’s batting star Virat Kohli may not have been in the best of form during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but all eyes will be on him as India take on Australia in the fifth and final Test at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday.
Kohli, who has amassed 167 runs in the series so far at an average of 27.83, including one century, is on the verge of surpassing legendary Rahul Dravid on the list of Indian batters with the most Test runs at the SCG.
In three Tests at the SCG, Kohli has scored 248 runs at an average of 49.60, including a century.
He needs just 36 more runs to eclipse Dravid, who scored 283 runs in four Tests at this venue.
Topping the tally is the incomparable Sachin Tendulkar, who has an incredible 785 runs in five Tests at an astonishing average of 157.00.
Close behind is VVS Laxman, with 549 runs in four Tests at an impressive average of 78.42.
Both Tendulkar and Laxman boast three centuries each at this venue.
Cheteshwar Pujara occupies the third spot with 320 runs in two Tests at a stellar average of 106.66.
Virat’s performances at the SCG:
2019: Scored 23 (Match drawn)
2015: Scored 147 & 46 (Match drawn)
2012: Scored 23 & 9 (Australia won by an innings and 68 runs)
