Virat Kohli's stellar track record at Adelaide Oval
Adelaide: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has consistently performed well in Australia. Continuing this streak, he displayed exceptional form in the recent first Test against Australia in Perth, where he scored a magnificent century.
This performance marked Kohli's return to form, with his previous century coming last year against the West Indies in Port of Spain.
Now, Kohli eagerly awaits the second Test, scheduled to begin on Friday at the Adelaide Oval. Among all Australian venues, Kohli has achieved the most success at Adelaide.
In November 2022, Kohli expressed his fondness for the stadium, saying, “I enjoy playing at this ground.”
Kohli boasts an impressive record across all formats at Adelaide Oval. In 15 innings, he has amassed 957 runs at an average of 73.61, including five centuries and four half-centuries.
Among non-Australian cricketers, Kohli holds the record for the most centuries at this venue.
In Test matches, Kohli has scored 509 runs in 8 innings at an average of 63.62, with three centuries and one half-century.
In ODIs, he has accumulated 244 runs in 4 innings at an average of 61, including two centuries. In T20 Internationals, he has scored 204 runs in 3 innings, with three half-centuries.
Stay tuned as Kohli looks to extend his remarkable run at Adelaide in the upcoming Test match.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
