Australia, overnight on 67 for 7, didn’t fold up quickly, adding 35 runs before getting bowled out for 104 at the stroke of lunch, yielding a 46-run lead to India. Mitch Starc offered the chief resistance with an unfussy 26.

Virat Kohli and Australia? It’s like a love story that’s been growing stronger over the years. Ever since Kohli first faced the Aussies, there’s been something special about how he rises to the challenge of playing against the mighty Australians.

A look at Virat Kohli’s stats and records in Australia ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth.

Former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden, has backed Indian cricketer Virat Kohli to shine in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against Australia. Despite recent worries over Kohli's form, Hayden stressed the Indian star's history of delivering under pressure.

Here are India batter Virat Kohli’s stats and records in Australia ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.