Kohli vs Bumrah: Intense Pink-Ball Duel Ahead of Day-Night Test
Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah faced off in a thrilling, pink-ball practice session at the Adelaide Oval. Fans loved it. The spirited duel came as Team India geared up for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a high-stakes Day-Night encounter.
Kohli, buoyed by a century in the first Test, faced Bumrah’s fiery deliveries under the lights. India’s batting maestro and their pace spearhead have a fierce rivalry. It sets the tone for what should be an exciting match.
High-Intensity Net Session Goes Viral
A clip from the practice session captured the fierce battle between Kohli and Bumrah. The video, shared online with the caption,
“Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah. Just a practice session before the #AUSvIND #PinkBallTest, but the intensity says otherwise!”
#𝙑𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙆𝙤𝙝𝙡𝙞 𝙫𝙨. #𝙅𝙖𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙩𝘽𝙪𝙢𝙧𝙖𝙝 😱
Just a practice session before the #AUSvIND #PinkBallTest, but the intensity says otherwise! 🔥
days to go for #AUSvINDOnStar 2nd Test 👉 FRI, 6th DEC, 8 AM only on Star Sports 1! #ToughestRivalry pic.twitter.com/VN9LKxjz5a
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 4, 2024
The session showed both players’ determination. Kohli looked sharp against Bumrah’s pace and the pink ball’s movement. Fans and analysts praised the competitive vibe created by two of India’s biggest stars.
India Lead Series After Perth Dominance
India began the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by beating Australia by 295 runs in the first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Under Bumrah’s leadership, the visitors excelled. They took a crucial 1-0 lead in the series.
Bumrah was key to India’s win. He took eight wickets, including five in the first innings. The team’s strong performance set the stage for a tight series. The second Test will test India’s adaptability under the lights.
Kohli Eyes Don Bradman’s Record in Australia
The practice session focused on preparations. Virat Kohli is on the cusp of a historic milestone in Australia. The star batter is one century short of breaking Don Bradman’s record of 11 international centuries in England, from 1930 to 1948. Kohli currently has 10 centuries in Australia since his debut in 2011.
In 43 matches in Australia, Kohli has scored 2710 runs at an average of 54.20. His highest score, 169, came in December 2014 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Breaking Bradman’s record would make Kohli one of cricket’s greatest players.
Key Match Details
First Test Result: India won by 295 runs
Bumrah’s Performance: 8 wickets in Perth Test
Kohli in Australia: 2710 runs, 43 matches, 10 centuries, Avg: 54.20
