Team India's star batter Virat Kohli is just a few steps away from creating history as he gears up for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval. With 102 more runs, Kohli could surpass West Indies legend Brian Lara's record for the most Test runs scored by a visiting batsman at this iconic venue.

A Stellar Form Ahead of Adelaide Test

Kohli's recent form has been remarkable. In the first Test in Perth, he smashed an unbeaten 100 off 143 balls, laced with 8 fours and 2 sixes, marking his 30th Test century. This knock, combined with strong performances by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah, powered India to a historic 295-run victory against Australia, becoming the first team to defeat them in Perth.

Records Within Reach

Currently, Kohli is the third-highest run-scorer among visiting players at the Adelaide Oval, with 509 runs. Here's how the leaderboard stands:

Brian Lara – 610 runs

Sir Vivian Richards – 552 runs

Virat Kohli – 509 runs

To surpass Sir Viv Richards, Kohli needs just 44 runs, while breaking Lara's record requires 102 runs. If he achieves this feat, Kohli will set a new benchmark as the highest run-scorer by a visiting batter at Adelaide Oval.

Kohli's Test Career at a Glance

Having played 119 Tests, Kohli has amassed 9,145 runs at an impressive average of 48.13, including 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries. His career-best score of 254* highlights his ability to dominate bowling attacks. Kohli made his Test debut in June 2011 against the West Indies in Kingston and has since become one of the modern greats of the game.

Adelaide Beckons Another Milestone

The second Test, a day-night pink-ball encounter, promises to be a spectacle as Kohli eyes this historic milestone. His consistent performances at Adelaide, a venue where he has thrived in the past, make him a strong contender to break this record. As the cricketing world watches, will Kohli seize the moment to etch his name in history once again? All eyes will be on the Indian skipper as he takes the field in Adelaide.