Ind vs Eng: Skipper Virat Kohli looks to break major records in Pink-ball Test

Ahmedabad, Feb 24: With several fans waiting for Indian captain Virat Kohli to score a ton, he will be looking to end this unusual drought and surpass former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. If he scores a century in the upcoming third test against England at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, he will be creating a world record when he steps out to bat.

 

 

 

The 32-year-old has not scored a century since November 2019 in Tests, where he smashed a ton against Bangladesh in a Day/Night Test at the Eden Gardens. Despite scoring two half-centuries in Ind vs Eng series, Kohli has failed to convert them into hundreds yet.

 

 

If he scores a century at Motera, the 32-year-old will overtake former Aussie legend Ricky Ponting in the list of captains with most international hundreds. Both batting stalwarts are tied at the top position in the list with 41 centuries to their name.

 

Besides, Kohli could surpass another major record if his team manages to win this third Test match as he is currently tied with MS Dhoni in the record of India captain with most Test wins at home. He had equalled Dhoni's achievement after the massive win at Chepauk. The win will be Kohli's 22nd Test win as captain at home, and he would surpass Dhoni to claim the top spot in the list.

 

 

The four-match series between India and England currently stands level at 1-1 and now both teams will lock horns in a pink-ball Test, beginning Wednesday at the Motera Stadium. If India wins the ongoing series by at least a margin of 2-1, then the side will qualify for the finals of the World Test Championship.