If India hopes to win the crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025, their star batter Virat Kohli must step up. The Indian stalwart has arrived in Australia to fully prepare for the first Test match in Perth. Ahead of the series, it’s worth examining Kohli’s stats against Australia and his performances on Australian soil. He will need to reflect on his past performances, learn from them, and deliver top-class batting in BGT 2025.
Virat Kohli stats against Australia in Test
In 25 Test matches and 44 innings, Virat Kohli has scored 2,042 runs against Australia, with a highest score of 186. He averages 47.48 and has a strike rate of 52.41. Kohli has registered 8 centuries and 5 half-centuries during this period.
| Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
| 25 | 44 | 2042 | 186 | 47.48 | 52.41 | 8 | 5 |
Virat Kohli Test stats in Australia
As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025 is set to begin on November 22 at the Perth Stadium, here are Virat Kohli’s stats against Australia ahead of the series.
| Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
| 13 | 1352 | 169 | 54.08 | 53.14 | 6 | 4 |
Virat Kohli preparation for BGT
Virat Kohli and Co. are set to begin training at the WACA ground on Tuesday, though the venue will be locked down to keep the Indian camp under tight security. The Indian team will be playing the first Test of the BGT in Perth from 22 November.
