The wait is finally over. It took its time, but Team India’s star batter Virat Kohli finally reached an overseas Test ton after almost five years. Kohli smashed his 29th century in the longest format of the game during Day 2 of the second and final Test of the series against the West Indies.
His last ton in overseas Tests came in December 2018 when India toured Australia. Then, his century came at Perth, when he scored 123 in the second innings of the match.
Virat Equalled Tendulkar, Dravid, And Dhoni
The 34-year-old hitter’s century came in his 500th global match; To put this into perspective, only three other Indians—Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni—have represented India in that many games. On Day 1, Kohli had additionally turned into the fifth-most elevated run-getter for the side when he went past previous opener Virender Sehwag (8586).
Virat Equalled With Sir Don Bradman
Kohli equaled Australia’s extraordinary and perhaps of the best hitter throughout the entire existence of the game, Sir Donald Bradman, who had likewise scored 29 Test hundreds of years in his distinguished lifetime. He stays the fourth-most noteworthy centurion with regards to Indians, with just Tendulkar, Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar in front of him.
Kohli Past Tendulkar With Higgest Runs Against Windies
Kohli likewise went past Tendulkar in the rundown of most tons in West Indies, hitting his second on Caribbean soil. The hitter, however, stays behind Sunil Gavaskar (7), and Rahul Dravid, Dilip Sardesai, and Polly Umrigar (all with 3 tons).
Smashed Kemar Roach
He smashed his first boundary of Day 2 on the final ball of the fourth over, smashing Kemar Roach for a beautiful flick towards deep square leg. He eventually reached his century with a trademark cover drive against Shannon Gabriel.