Kohli’s epic Aussie Test run now faces a quiet final chapter

2011–12

Under pressure, Kohli shone late with a maiden ton at Adelaide, emerging as a rare bright spot in India’s 4–0 whitewash amid fading legends

2014–15

Bouncing back from a poor England tour, Virat lit up Australia with 692 runs, four tons, and fearless leadership in a changing Indian side

2018

Kohli’s gritty 123 at Perth and solid series performance led India’s historic 2–1 win, marking his growth as a resilient Test captain overseas

2020–21

Played just one Test before leaving for paternity leave; his 74 was overshadowed by India’s infamous 36 all-out and a comeback led by Rahane

2024–25

After an early century, Kohli fell repeatedly to Boland, scoring only 190 runs; frustration marked what may be his final Test series in Oz