Australia vs India 2018-19: 5 player battles that can decide the Test series

#1 Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Starc

Starc's pace and Kohli's skills should make for an interesting battle

Virat Kohli versus Mitchell Starc is going to be the biggest battle in the Test series. While Kohli is the number one ranked Test batsman in the world, Starc is the most feared fast bowler at the moment.

The Indian captain has scored runs all over the world and will look to extend his purple patch in Australia too. Also, Kohli will have fond memories of playing down under as he was the most successful Indian batsman in India's tour in 2014-15. Kohli aggregated 692 runs in 4 matches at an average of 86.50 with four centuries.

Starc will have the responsibility to stop Kohli juggernaut. And he is well equipped to do so. Even though Starc had a below par series against Pakistan, he is lethal in Australian conditions and it will be a mouth watering clash between the two champions.