IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli Rises Above Pressure, Silences Doubters With Scintillating Fifty In Perth; His 32nd Test Half-Century

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India's batting stalwart Virat Kohli has shown his class once again as he silenced his critics with a fantastic fifty in the ongoing Test match against Australia at Perth.

Kohli made a resounding statement on Day 3 of the 1st Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth, announcing his arrival in style. 

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The star Indian batter unleashed a flurry of glorious shots during India's second innings, capitalizing on the momentum generated by the historic partnership between openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

In his masterful innings, he took the Australian bowling attack by storm and stamped his authority on the match.

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In a moment of pure class, Kohli brought up his half-century with a beautifully crafted shot off Pat Cummins. Coming over the wicket, Cummins delivered a full, straight ball that Kohli neatly clipped wide of mid-on, showcasing his trademark elegance.

This milestone marked a significant achievement for Kohli, who has faced a challenging year with the bat. Notably, this was only his second fifty in 13 innings, making the occasion all the more special for the Indian batting legend.