In the ongoing second Test between India and West Indies in Trinidad, Virat Kohli marked a momentous occasion as he played his 500th international match. Celebrating this milestone, the batting maestro notched up his 29th Test century, his first overseas ton since the thrilling 123 against Australia in the 2018 Perth Test. Kohli scored a remarkable 121 runs and played an important role in helping India post a competitive total of 438 in the first innings.
Kohli's tally of 25,582 international runs places him among the elite legends of the game. His exceptional running between the wickets, fueled by his unmatched fitness, has been a distinguishing feature of his batting style, keeping the opposition under constant pressure, not only in shorter formats but also in the game's longest format.
However, despite his proficiency, Kohli has been the victim of run-outs on three occasions in Test cricket. Let's delve into those three instances:
1. Trinidad, 2023
In the ongoing Test between India and West Indies at Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago, Kohli showcased his brilliance with a magnificent century. His innings featured 11 boundaries, setting the stage for a big score. Tragically, his stay at the crease ended abruptly due to a direct-hit run-out by Alzarri Joseph.
Attempting a quick single off Jomel Warrican's delivery, Kohli momentarily paused a misjudgment that proved costly. The disappointment was evident on his face, acknowledging that he had gifted his wicket to the opposition.
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2. Adelaide, 2020
One of the most unforgettable run-out incidents in Kohli's Test career occurred during the first Test of the 2020-21 Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia. With India in a promising position at 188-3, skipper Kohli was tragically run-out.
Ajinkya Rahane called for a single after nudging the ball to the left of mid-on. Kohli responded promptly, but Rahane changed his mind and returned to the crease. Already halfway down the pitch, Kohli was left with no chance, leaving him furious as he departed on 74, a substantial contribution to the team's total. The game took a dramatic turn, with India collapsing to 244 in their first innings, while Australia made 191, giving India a slender lead of 53 runs.
Unfortunately, disaster struck again in the second innings, with India collapsing to a shocking 36 all out, leading to an emphatic victory for Australia. Indian fans still wonder if the outcome would have differed had Kohli not been run-out and India secured a significant lead.
3. Adelaide, 2012
At the Adelaide Oval, during the 2012 Test between India and Australia, Kohli was out for the first time in a Test match. Having just scored his maiden Test century in the first innings, Kohli was batting on 22 in the second innings when he was dismissed heartbreakingly.
In response to the final delivery of a Ben Hilfenhaus over, Kohli tried a fast single to hold onto the strike by tapping the ball to mid-wicket. Hilfenhaus quickly gathered the ball and took a shot at the stumps, leaving Kohli well short of his crease. India suffered a crushing 298-run defeat in that game.
Conclusion
In conclusion, despite being one of the most accomplished batsmen in the world, Kohli has encountered some unfortunate run-out moments in Test cricket. These instances serve as a reminder of the fine margins in the game, where even the slightest misjudgment can lead to major setbacks. As fans continue to witness Kohli's brilliance on the field, they can rely on Cricket Live Line as the ultimate source of real-time updates, live cricket score and comprehensive cricket statistics to stay connected to the action and appreciate the legends etching their names in cricket history.
