During the match, Virat scored an unbeaten 100 in 143 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. His runs came at strike rate of 69.93. After scoring the century, Virat had a sight of relief as he raised his bat above his head.
The second Test between India and West Indies was Kohli's 500th international game. 'King Kohli' made it special for his diehard fans with a well-made century, which continued his pursuit of Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international tons. This was his 29th Test century.
With this century, Virat has finally hit centuries in all three formats after not being able to hit an international ton from November 2019 till September 8, 2022
He spoke about this during the latest episode of ICC Review on Monday. After Virat finally scored his much-anticipated 71st international ton, talks and questions about the star surpassing the all-time great Tendulkar in the tally of centuries have picked up once again
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): On this day in 2012, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar became the only batsman in the history of cricket to register 100 international centuries.
Centurion [South Africa], December 29 (ANI): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli ended the year 2021 without scoring a century in international cricket as he departed for 18 in the second innings of the first Test against South Africa on Wednesday.
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): It was on this day, 31 years ago, when Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar scored his first international hundred in a Test match against England at Old Trafford.
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): It was on this day, 16 years ago, when MS Dhoni registered his first century in international cricket. The former India skipper registered the feat against Pakistan in the second ODI of the six-match series.
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): On this day in 2012, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar became the only batsman in the history of cricket to register 100 international centuries.
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): On this day in 1990, the 17-year-old batsman Sachin Tendulkar scored his first international hundred in a Test match against England at Old Trafford.