The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is set to begin later this year, and the excitement is already building. One of the most interesting rivalries in cricket – that of Australia’s fast bowler Mitchell Starc and India’s batting superstar Virat Kohli – is in the spotlight again. With both players known for their fierce competitiveness, fans are eagerly waiting for their upcoming clashes on the field.
Starc Enjoys Competing Against Virat Kohli
Speaking to Star Sports, Mitchell Starc expressed his thoughts about his on-field battle with Virat Kohli. Starc revealed that he enjoys playing against Virat, saying, “I enjoy my battle with Virat Kohli because we’ve faced each other many times. There have been good contests between us. I’ve managed to get him out a couple of times, but he has scored many runs against me too. It’s always a good challenge, and we both enjoy it.”
This statement from Starc sets the stage for a thrilling battle between the two during the upcoming series, which will be played across various venues in Australia, starting from November 22. The rivalry between the two cricketing giants is one of the key elements that fans are looking forward to in this series.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy Venues and Dates
The five-match Test series between India and Australia is part of the ongoing World Test Championship (2023-25) and will be crucial for both teams. The series begins on November 22 in Perth and will be played across five iconic Australian venues – Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. This will also include a day-night Test match, adding an exciting twist to the competition.
The last time these two teams faced off in a day-night Test match, India suffered a crushing defeat. At that time, Virat Kohli was the captain of the Indian team. This series offers Virat Kohli a chance to make a strong comeback and potentially take revenge for that defeat.
Head-to-Head Stats: Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Starc
When looking at their head-to-head stats, Virat Kohli has had the upper hand against Mitchell Starc. In the 37 innings where the two players have faced each other, Starc has dismissed Kohli only five times. Meanwhile, Virat has scored 407 runs against the Australian pacer, maintaining an impressive average of 81.40. Kohli’s tally includes 46 boundaries and six sixes, showing his dominance against Starc in the past encounters.
Their rivalry was recently reignited during the IPL, where once again Virat Kohli came out on top. Fans are excited to see how this intense rivalry will play out in the upcoming Test series.
