Ponting says Khawaja will outscore Kohli, predicts Australian win

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting Thursday boldly stated that Usman Khawaja will outscore Virat Kohli and backed the hosts to prevail over an optimistic Indian team eyeing its first Test series win Down Under.

Speaking to cricket.com.au, the former Test skipper said the Queenslander will not only be the leading run scorer against India, but also the player of the series.

"He's on top of his game, his record in Australia is outstanding," Ponting said of Khawaja.

"As much of a threat that the Indian fast bowlers might pose, I think he's got a game that can cope with it here in Australia. I'm going with him to be the leading run scorer and man of the series."
"Just where they're starting in Adelaide and Perth if they leave something in them, Kohli is a bit more vulnerable in those conditions than Melbourne and Sydney."