India set Australia 534 for victory

November 24, 2024 14:57

Ind 487-6 (134.3 ovs) & 150 vs Aus 104 | Scorecard

Lyon continues as Reddy takes a single to long-on to get Kohli back on strike.

Kohli, on 94, one hit away from a century. The ball from Lyon hardly bounces as Kohli trying to push for a single is beaten.

He taps the third ball into the covers for one and Reddy is beaten as Lyon gets it to straight followed by a block.

Labuschagne bowls leg spin as Kohli clips it for a single and Reddy also does the same next ball.

Kohli sweeps the spinner fine for a boundary to complete his century from 143 balls -- his 31st in Test cricket.

This is Kohli's first Test hundred after a long wait of 16 months, having last got a century against West Indies at Port of Spain in July 2023.

The players walk off but Kohli waits as he blows a few kisses towards wife Anushka in the stands to celebrate the century.

'Anushka has been by my side through thick and thin. She has been around me all the time,' Kohli tells Adam Gilchrist as he walks off.

India declare on 487-6 declared in 134.3 overs, setting Australia a huge target of 534 runs.

Kohli walks back unbeaten on 100, while Reddy stroked a quickfire 38 from 27 balls to boost India's lead.

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