Virat Kohli reached a significant milestone in his remarkable cricketing career during the rain-affected third innings of India’s opening Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. On Day 3 of the match, Kohli played a crucial role in the team’s recovery following a record-low total in the first innings.
By stumps, India had managed to score 231 runs for the loss of three wickets, trailing New Zealand by 125 runs, after Kohli was dismissed on the last ball of the day by Glenn Phillips.
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In this innings, Kohli became the fourth Indian batter to surpass the 9,000-run mark in Test cricket, joining the legendary ranks of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar. However, he is the slowest among them to achieve this milestone, having done so in 197 innings.
Indian Batters With 9,000 Runs in Tests:
| Player | Innings | Year Achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Rahul Dravid | 176 | 2006 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 179 | 2004 |
| Sunil Gavaskar | 192 | 1985 |
| Virat Kohli | 197 | 2024* |
Kohli’s tally now stands at 9,017 runs in Test cricket, with an impressive average of 48.74, featuring 29 centuries and 31 fifties. His highest score is an unbeaten 254 against South Africa in 2019.
As of the latest updates, India is at 344 runs for the loss of three wickets on Day 4, trailing New Zealand by just 12 runs, with rain once again affecting play.
