Virat Kohli Equals Sir Don Bradman’s Record of Most Test Centuries with Smashing 29th Ton
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has reached a monumental achievement in his highly anticipated 500th international game. During the second test against the West Indies in Trinidad, Kohli smashed a magnificent 121 runs, bringing his total number of Test centuries to 29. With this feat, he has equaled the legendary Sir Don Bradman’s record for the most Test centuries.
Bradman achieved this remarkable milestone in just 52 test matches, while it took Kohli 111 matches to reach the same record. The Indian batsman‘s latest century is his 76th in international cricket, including 46 in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and one in the Twenty20 (T20) format.
In the ongoing second test, India posted a massive total of 438 runs in their first innings, thanks to noteworthy contributions from Kipper Rohit Sharma, who scored 80 runs, Ravindra Jadeja with 61 runs, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who added 56 runs. These solid performances propelled India to a formidable position against the West Indies.
In reply, the West Indies ended the second day at 86 for 1, still trailing India by 352 runs. The West Indian openers, Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul, stitched together a solid opening stand of 71 runs before Chanderpaul fell victim to Ravindra Jadeja’s brilliant bowling.
Looking ahead, the West Indies team will need to mount a strong comeback to challenge India’s dominant position in the second test. With the likes of Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel, who both picked up three wickets each in the first innings, the West Indian bowlers will be crucial to their team’s chances of staging a recovery.
As Kohli continues to rewrite the record books, his latest feat places him in the elite company of Sir Don Bradman. The comparison to such a legendary figure in cricket is a testament to Kohli’s exceptional skill and consistency as a batsman. With more years of cricket ahead of him, fans and critics alike eagerly anticipate the milestones Kohli will achieve in the future, solidifying his status as one of the all-time greats in the sport.
In summary, Virat Kohli’s 29th Test century has allowed him to equal Sir Donald Bradman’s record, solidifying his position as one of the most prolific batsmen in the history of cricket. His achievement in his 500th international game is a remarkable testament to his talent and dedication, and fans around the world eagerly await his future accomplishments on the cricket field. The ongoing second test between India and the West Indies promises to be an exciting battle, with the West Indian team aiming to make a comeback against the dominant Indian side.
