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IND vs SA: How is Virat’s record in Boxing Day Test? Alarm bells ring for South Africa

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Virat’s record in Boxing Day Test

IND vs SA Boxing Day Test: The two-match Test series between India and South Africa is going to start from today i.e. 26th December. The first match of the series will be the Boxing Day Test match. This match is to be played at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Virat Kohli will be seen playing after 1 month. His form during the World Cup 2023 was quite excellent. In such a situation, fans will expect a big innings from Virat Kohli in this important match also.

How is Virat’s record in Boxing Day Test?

Virat Kohli’s record in the Boxing Day Test has been very good. Virat Kohli has played 5 Boxing Day Tests so far in his career. During this period, he has scored 426 runs in 10 innings at an average of 42.60, which includes one century and two half-centuries. Virat played his biggest innings in the Boxing Day Test against Australia in 2014. In this match, he scored 169 runs in the first innings and 54 runs in the second innings.

How are Virat’s figures in South Africa?

Virat Kohli has played seven test matches so far in South Africa. In these matches he has scored 719 runs at an average of 51.35. During this period, he has scored two centuries and three half-centuries in 14 innings. At the same time, Virat Kohli has scored 1236 runs in 14 test matches against South Africa at an average of 56.18. During this period he has scored three centuries and four half-centuries. His best score is 254 runs unbeaten.

Virat Kohli close to creating history

Virat Kohli is only 66 runs away from completing his 2000 runs in international cricket this year. If Virat completes his 2000 international runs this year, then he will touch the figure of 2000 plus international runs in a calendar year for the 7th time. If he succeeds in doing this, then Virat Kohli will become the first batsman in the world to score 2000 plus runs in a calendar year 7 times.

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