IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Virat Kohli wins toss for first time after eight Tests

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Virat Kohli wins toss for first time after eight Tests: Not just Virat Kohli but the fans were amazed as the Indian skipper won the toss for the first time in nine attempts during a Test in England. Even Kohli declared- “ It’s a surprise I’ve won the toss.” Virat Kohli’s luck with the coin hasn’t been great for the Indian team. However, after winning the toss in the ongoing third Test at Headingley against England, Kohli chose to bat first.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Virat Kohli wins toss for first time after eight Tests

Infact, the Indian skipper Virat Kohli has won of the lowest toss win percentage for India in Tests. In the 64 matches that Virat Kohli has appeared for the toss for team India, he has won the toss on just 28 occasions. His toss winning percentage remains around 43.75%.

Lowest toss win% for India in Tests
42.86% – Sourav Ganguly (21/49)
43.33% – MS Dhoni (26/60)
43.75% – Virat Kohli (28*/64)
44.12% – Kapil Dev (15/34)
46.81% – Sunil Gavaskar (22/47)#EngvInd #EngvsInd#IndvEng #IndvsEng

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) August 25, 2021

However, there is a vibrant side to look whenever Virat Kohli has won the toss for India as a captain.

Played: 28
Won: 22
Lost: 1 (36 happened)
Drawn: 4

This is the best record by any Test captain in World when won the toss.

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IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Virat Kohli wins toss for first time after eight Tests