Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Mitchell Starc awaits a 'good contest' against Virat Kohli
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Xtra Time Web Desk: Australia's star pacer Mitchell Starc is gearing up for another thrilling duel with Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, scheduled to begin in November. The long-standing rivalry between Kohli and Starc has often been a highlight in India-Australia encounters, and their head-to-head battle could play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the series.
Speaking to *Star Sports*, Starc expressed his enthusiasm for facing off against Kohli, acknowledging the fierce competition they have shared over the years. He also admitted that while he has dismissed Kohli a few times, the Indian batter has enjoyed considerable success against him.
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"I enjoy my battles with Virat Kohli just because we’ve played a lot of cricket against one another. I’ve obviously got him once or twice, and he’s no doubt scored a fair few runs against me. So, it’s always a good contest and one we both enjoy," Starc said.
In their 19 innings against each other, Kohli has amassed 236 runs off 394 balls, averaging 59 against Starc, who has managed to dismiss him on four occasions. Their face-off in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy promises to be one of the key matchups to watch.
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