Virat Kohli Needs 134 Runs to Surpass Sachin Tendulkar at MCG
India’s Test series against Australia is at a turning point. The score is tied, 1-1, after three matches in the five-game series. As the two teams prepare for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG on December 26, all eyes are on Virat Kohli. He has a chance to make history.
Kohli has struggled this series. He is 134 runs shy of surpassing Sachin Tendulkar as the Indian batter with the most Test runs at the MCG. Tendulkar holds the record with 449 runs. Kohli is third with 316 runs in just two matches at this venue.
Indian Batters with Most Runs at MCG
- Sachin Tendulkar: 449
- Ajinkya Rahane: 369
- Virat Kohli: 316
- Virender Sehwag: 280
- Rahul Dravid: 263
A strong performance from Kohli could secure a personal milestone. It could also decide India’s chances of winning the fourth Test and taking the series lead.
Kohli’s Form and Series Stats
Kohli’s series so far has been a mixed bag. After a 5 in the first innings at Perth’s Optus Stadium, he bounced back with an unbeaten 100 in the second. It was his 30th Test century. However, the remainder of the series hasn’t been kind to the Indian captain.
- Second Test (Adelaide Oval): Scores of 7 and 11
- Third Test: Kohli scored just 3 runs in the first innings before rain forced a draw.
Overall, Kohli has managed just 126 runs in five innings, well below his usual standards.
What’s at Stake in the Fourth Test
For Kohli, the MCG presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Breaking Tendulkar’s record would cement his legacy at a historic cricket venue. Also, India will rely on their skipper to return to form and win the crucial fourth Test.
With two matches left, Kohli’s MCG performance could define the series and his tour.
