🔷🔹The highly anticipated five-Test Border-
India vs Australia : virat kohli and pet cummins
⏩ Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is scheduled to commence on November 22. The opening match of the series will take place at Optus Stadium in Perth, a venue renowned for its fast and bouncy pitches. A key highlight of the series will be the renewed rivalry between Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli and Australian skipper Pat Cummins. Here’s a look at how this fascinating battle has evolved over the years.
🔷🔹Cummins’ Dominance Over Kohli
⏩ The rivalry between Virat Kohli and Pat Cummins began during the 2016/17 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Over the years, Cummins has emerged as a formidable opponent, dismissing Kohli five times in 12 Test innings. Kohli has struggled in this matchup, scoring just 96 runs off 269 deliveries at an average of 19.20. His aggression has been limited, with only 10 boundaries off Cummins’ bowling.
🔷🔹Kohli vs. Cummins in Australia
⏩ In Tests played Down Under, Cummins has claimed Kohli’s wicket on four occasions. This includes three dismissals in the 2018/19 series and one during the 2020/21 Adelaide Test. Against Cummins in Australia, Kohli averages 20.50, further underscoring the Australian pacer’s dominance on home soil.
🔷🔹Can Cummins Exploit Kohli’s Recent Form?
⏩ Cummins has not consistently dismissed Kohli since the 2018/19 series, the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy could see a shift in momentum. Kohli’s recent form in Tests, with scores of 4, 1, 1, 17, and 0, reflects a rough patch. Meanwhile, Cummins, despite last playing a Test in March 2024, remains a threat with his ability to generate bounce and exploit areas outside the off-stump, a line that has troubled Kohli in the past.