Virat Kohli is set to don the whites once again as India gears up for a crucial two-Test series against Bangladesh at Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, starting on September 19. The stadium, known for its spin-friendly wickets, has witnessed Kohli’s solid performances over the years. He has amassed 267 runs in six innings across four Tests in Chennai, averaging 44.50.
India currently leads the points table in the 2023-2025 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and is striving to reach its third consecutive WTC final. Kohli’s form will be crucial in helping the team capture the WTC title, having fallen short in the previous two attempts. The upcoming series against Bangladesh marks the beginning of a packed Test schedule for the Indian team, and Kohli’s experience will be key to their success
1. 62 (149) vs England, 2021, England tour of India
Reflecting on Kohli’s notable performances at this iconic venue, his top three innings stand out. In 2021, during England’s tour of India, Kohli contributed a crucial 62 in the second innings of the second Test, following a first-innings duck. His 96-run partnership with Ravichandran Ashwin helped India set a commanding target, ultimately leading to a 317-run victory and turning the series in India’s favour.
2. 72 (104) vs England, 2021, England tour of India
Another memorable innings came during the same series when Kohli scored 72 runs off 104 balls in the first Test against England. Although India lost the match by 227 runs, Kohli’s determined second-inning effort, featuring nine boundaries, helped stabilize the innings as he built crucial partnerships.
3. 107 (206) vs Australia, 2013, Australia tour of India
Kohli’s only century in Chennai came during the 2013 Test series against Australia. His impressive knock of 107, which included 15 boundaries and a six, helped India respond strongly to Australia’s first-innings total of 380. Kohli’s innings, combined with MS Dhoni’s double century, led India to a commanding eight-wicket victory, cementing his place as one of the top performers at the venue.
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