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India's batting superstar Virat Kohli created history on Sunday by shattering legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most centuries by an Indian batter on Australian home soil.

In a remarkable achievement, Kohli reached a milestone 30th Test century on the third day of the first Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Optus Stadium in Perth.

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Most Hundreds in Australia by Indians (Tests)

Virat Kohli - 7 in 14 matches

Sachin Tendulkar - 6 in 20 matches

Sunil Gavaskar - 5 in 11 matches

VVS Laxman - 4 in 15 matches

Cheteshwar Pujara - 3 in 11 matches

Kohli has etched his name in the record books with his outstanding performance at the Optus Stadium, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's tally of 6 Test centuries in Australia.

The Indian batting stalwart scored seven centuries in Australia, a feat that places him second only to the legendary Jack Hobbs in the history of cricket. Furthermore, Kohli has also set an all-time record for the most hundreds scored by an overseas batter against Australia in Australia across all formats.

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Kohli equalling Wally Hammond's record of seven centuries in Australia. This impressive feat was achieved as Kohli completed his 30th Test ton. Notably, Kohli had to endure a drought of over a year to reach his 81st international hundred, making this achievement all the more sweet.