Virat Kohli's Perth ODI Record: 242 Runs Without a Century, Twice Heartbreakingly Short

Virat Kohli, one of India's premier batsmen, is set to make his return to international cricket in the upcoming ODI series against Australia. His first match back will be held at Perth's WACA Stadium, a venue where he has accumulated 242 runs with a magnificent average of over 60. Despite this impressive run tally, Perth remains a ground where Kohli has not yet scored an ODI century.

Kohli came agonizingly close to this milestone twice in Perth—scoring 77 runs in 2012 and an impressive 91 runs in 2016—yet fell short each time. These near-centuries are remembered as two of his heart-breaking innings in Australia.

Perth's fast, bouncy pitch can be challenging for many, but Kohli has mastered it enough to maintain an excellent batting average and significant contribution to the team. This upcoming match offers Kohli a chance to finally convert his promising starts into a century at Perth, a feat that would add a new highlight to his illustrious career.

As Kohli plans to play international cricket until the 2027 World Cup, this could be one of his last opportunities to achieve this landmark on Australian soil.