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India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 4 Live Score: Focus On Virat Kohli As India Resume At 289/3 vs Australia

IND vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: India look to build on a strong foundation to post a solid total in their first innings on Day 4 of the fourth Test encounter against Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Virat Kohli (59*) and Ravindra Jadeja (16*) are the batsmen at the crease and with Kohli looking in brilliant form, the onus will be on the ex-India skipper to guide them to a big score.

Virat Kohli Adds Another Milestone To His Name, Surpasses Brian Lara In Elite List

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli surpassed West Indies legend Brian Lara, becoming the second-highest scorer against Australia in international cricket history. Virat accomplished this landmark during India's fourth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at Ahmedabad. The star batter ended his Test half-century drought which started in January 2022, ending the third day of play unbeaten at 59* in 128 balls, consisting of five fours. Virat loves playing against Australia and has numbers to prove it. In 89 matches and 104 innings, he has scored 4,729 runs at an average of 50.84. He has scored 15 tons and 24 fifties against the Aussies, with the best individual score of 169.

Watch: Virat Kohli Shares Light-Hearted Moment With Steve Smith. Video Breaks Internet

Virat Kohli impressed everyone with his gritty batting display on Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Saturday as the star batsman slammed a Test fifty after almost 14 months. Although the final Test in the four-match series has been a hotly contested affair till now, Kohli ended up sharing a light moment with Australia stand-in skipper Steve Smith. In a video which has now gone viral on social media, Kohli was seen having a conversation with Smith who went on to check out Kohli's bat. Smith knocked on the bat to check something and was then joined by Marnus Labuschagne who also had a conversation with a smiling Kohli.

4th Test: Shubman Gill Ton Powers India's Reply But Australia Still Ahead In Ahmedabad

Shubman Gill's sparkling century and an unbeaten 59 by Virat Kohli kept India strong in their first innings reply against a persistent Australian spin attack in the fourth Test on Saturday.

Virat Kohli Surpasses Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar With Long-Awaited Fifty Against Australia

It was a good outing for Virat Kohli on Day 3 of the fourth Test match between India and Australia in Ahmedabad as the star batsman scored his first Test half-century in almost 14 months. The last time Kohli scored a fifty in the longest format of the game was back in January 2022 against South Africa. In the process, Kohli also became the fifth Indian cricketer to score 4000 runs at home after Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag. He was the third-fastest to reach the milestone after Sehwag and Tendulkar but became the one with the best average (58.82).

Watch: Virat Kohli Chants Take Over Ahmedabad Stadium As India Stalwart Goes Out For Batting Practice

Undoubtedly one of the most popular cricketers of his era, Virat Kohli is a name that needs no introduction in the cricket world, no matter where he goes. Despite not getting the opportunity to bat in the first two days of the 4th Test against Australia in Ahmedabad, 'Kohli... Kohli...' chants took over the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. A video surfaced online on Friday where Virat could be seen walking out for practice, getting the fans buzzing.

"When I Met Anushka...": Virat Kohli Opens Up On 'Life-Changing' Moment

Undoubtedly one of the finest batters the world has ever seen, Virat Kohli has had quite a journey as a cricketer. From being a chubby cricketer during his early days into the Indian team to becoming a 'gluten-free' player who revolutionised the way cricket is being played in the country. While Kohli has gone through many defining moments in his career, according to him, the 'life-changing' moment was when he met Bollywood actress Anushka sharma, who went on to become his wife.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction Sums Up India's Magical DRS To Get Rid Of Usman Khawaja

Registering his name in the history books, Usman Khawaja created a mountain of runs as he hit 180 runs in the first innings of the 4th Test against India in Ahmedabad. The Australian batter frustrated Indian bowers for as many as 5 sessions before Axar Patel finally got the better of him. But, it wasn't all straightforward as the hosts had to make use of the DRS to get rid of Khawaja as the line-umpire's decision on the LBW appeal was in the favour of the Australian batter.

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India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 4 Live Score: Focus On Virat Kohli As India Resume At 289/3 vs Australia

Virat Kohli Adds Another Milestone To His Name, Surpasses Brian Lara In Elite List

Watch: Virat Kohli Shares Light-Hearted Moment With Steve Smith. Video Breaks Internet

4th Test: Shubman Gill Ton Powers India's Reply But Australia Still Ahead In Ahmedabad

Virat Kohli Surpasses Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar With Long-Awaited Fifty Against Australia

Watch: Virat Kohli Chants Take Over Ahmedabad Stadium As India Stalwart Goes Out For Batting Practice

"When I Met Anushka...": Virat Kohli Opens Up On 'Life-Changing' Moment

Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction Sums Up India's Magical DRS To Get Rid Of Usman Khawaja