Virat Kohli turns 31: India’s top 3 Test wins under Kohli's captaincy

Virat Kohli recently overtook MS Dhoni’s record of most Test wins as captain of Indian cricket team. With 31 wins from 51 matches, Kohli holds several captaincy records and has led Team India to many memorable victories ever since he took over reins from Dhoni in 2015. As fans celebrate 31st birthday of cricketer on Thursday, we take a look at some of India’s finest moments under Kohli’s captaincy.

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Most memorable Test wins under Virat Kohli’s captaincy

India tour of South Africa 2018, Third Test in Johannesburg

After losing first two Tests, Team India h alrey conceded ‘Freedom Trophy’ to South Africa. Virat Kohli’s team went to Johannesburg with a hope to avoid a 3-0 whitewash against Proteas. visitors batted first and conceded a paltry 7-run first-innings le. Kohli top-scored innings with a patient 54, and in doing so, became leing run-scorer as India's captain in longest format. Defending 241 in fourth innings, India dismissed hosts for just 177 to register a famous 63-run win on a pitch which proved to be extremely dangerous for batsmen.

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India tour of Australia 2018-19, Third Test in Melbourne

With series tied at 1-1, both India and Australia arrived at MCG for ‘Boxing Day’ Test. Team India batted first and declared at 443-7 before bundling out Aussies for just 151 to gain a huge 292-run le. Setting up a 399-run target for hosts, Indian bowlers dismissed Australia in a unified effort to win match by 137 runs. win also proved out to be instrumental as India went on to register its first-ever Test series win in Australia.

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India tour of England 2018, Third Test in ttingham

Going into third Test at Trent Bridge, visiting Indian team were alrey under pressure after being 0-2 down in series. However, Virat Kohli led a spirited Indian fightback with scores of 97 and 103 in both innings. While defending 521, pacer Jasprit Bumrah also played his part with a five-wicket haul to dismiss hosts for 317. Team India won match by 203 runs and me it 1-2 in five-match series.

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