NEW DELHI: The high-octane ODI series between India and Australia now shifts to the iconic Adelaide Oval for the second match on Thursday.

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Meanwhile, the attention will be focused on Virat Kohli, who endured a rare eight-ball duck in the opening clash after his much-anticipated return to international cricket.

If there is one venue that promises to erase that memory and spark a significant return to form, it is this South Australian ground.

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A love affair with Australia, a vow to Adelaide

Kohli has always enjoyed tremendous success on Australian soil across all three formats, boasting a stellar record. However, the Adelaide Oval holds a special place in his career, functioning as one of his most reliable and favorite overseas hunting grounds. It is here that he has consistently transformed his exceptional talent into dominant match-winning performances.

Virat Kohli’s ODI record at the Adelaide Oval:

  • Matches played: 4
  • Innings batted: 4
  • Runs scored: 244 runs
  • Batting average: 61.0
  • Strike rate: 83.84
  • 100s/50s: 2/0
  • Highest score: 107

The move to Adelaide offers the ideal psychological reset for Kohli after his Perth disappointment. The reliable pitch negates the unpredictable bounce he struggled with and provides the perfect canvas for his style of accumulation.

With the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 in sight, this match will be the ultimate statement of intent from the veteran, serving as a defining platform to emphatically prove his enduring value and signal that his hunger for global success remains undiminished.