Image: Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli engaged in an intense net session at the Adelaide Oval / © Hindustan Times
One of the greatest battles in the game of cricket was seen in the nets when Virat Kohli faced off against Jasprit Bumrah at the Adelaide Oval. Kohli, who had recently scored a stunning century in the first Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, was seen playing some exquisite on-drives against Bumrah.
Kohli, with 10 centuries from 42 games in Australia, has been a dominant figure on Australian soil, amassing 2710 runs at an average of 54.20. His top score of 169 came in 2014 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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In the first Test, under the leadership of Bumrah, India thrashed Australia by 295 runs, with Bumrah leading the charge by claiming eight wickets. This performance set the tone for India’s momentum as they head into the second Test at Adelaide Oval, starting December 6.
With the return of Rohit Sharma to the squad, the Indian team is looking to continue their dominant form. Bumrah’s leadership and Kohli’s batting prowess have been pivotal in India’s success, and the upcoming Test promises to be another thrilling chapter in this intense rivalry. Fans are eagerly waiting to see whether India can extend their winning streak in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.