IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli to surpass Rahul Dravid’s record if he scores 2 runs in Brisbane Test

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IND vs AUS, 3rd Test : Virat Kohli is poised for a golden opportunity to silence his critics with a standout performance in the upcoming Brisbane Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The Indian batting maestro is on the brink of surpassing former teammate and national coach Rahul Dravid in two significant milestones.

Double Delight For Kohli

Kohli currently boasts 14 fifty-plus scores in Tests against Australia. With two more such knocks, he would surpass Dravid in this elite category. Additionally, Kohli is just two runs shy of overtaking Dravid's tally of Test runs against the Aussies. The 51-year-old accumulated 2,166 runs in 62 innings at an average of 38.67, while Kohli has amassed 2,165 runs in 48 innings at an impressive average of 47.06.

Virat Kohli's Lean Patch

The 36-year-old has struggled to meet expectations in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite showcasing resilience with a composed century in the second innings of the opening Test, his vulnerability around the off-stump line has been exposed by the Australian pacers during the pink-ball contest. As India prepare for the crucial showdown in Brisbane, the seasoned batter will be eager to rediscover his form and make a significant impact for the team.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Preview

India are gearing up to face Australia in the third Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the renowned Gabba in Brisbane, starting Saturday, December 14. With the series level at 1-1, the hosts rebounded strongly in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide after India claimed an early lead with a victory in the opener in Perth.

The visitors will be returning to the Gabba, where they pulled off a miracle in 2021. It was here that India achieved a historic feat, breaking Australia's 33-year unbeaten streak at the venue and becoming the first touring side to secure a Test win at this ground in over three decades.