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Kohli first batsman to score century in 500th international match: Fastest 76 centuries, broke Tendulkar’s record; see top records.

The second day of the second Test between India and West Indies was named after Virat Kohli’s records. Kohli equaled the all-time great batsman Sir Donald Bradman’s record of Test centuries. He became the first batsman to score a century in his 500th international match and also became the fastest player to score 76 international hundreds. He left Sachin Tendulkar behind.Kohli scored an inning of 121 runs in the ongoing match at Port of Spain. On the basis of his innings, Team India crossed the 400-run mark and strengthened its hold on the West Indies. In the next story, we will know the top records made on the second day of the match.1. Highest run scorer in 500th international match Kohli has become the highest run scorer in the 500th match of his career. He played an innings of 121 runs. Not only this, Kohli became the first player to score a century in his 500th match. Before him, no player could even score a half-century in his 500th match. After Kohli, Kumar Sangakkara scored 48 runs in the 500th match. The Sri Lankan batsman played this innings in an ODI against Bangladesh in March 2013.2. Most centuries in 500 matches, left Sachin behind Kohli became the batsman to score the most centuries in 500 international matches. He broke the record of legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli got 76 centuries, while Sachin Tendulkar had scored 75 centuries till 500 matches. Only Sachin Tendulkar (100 centuries) has scored more centuries than Virat in international cricket. For this he played 664 international matches.3. Hits 12th century against West Indies, equals Kallis Virat Kohli also made a record in terms of scoring a century against the West Indies. Virat scored his 12th century against the Windies and equaled the legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis. Sunil Gavaskar holds the record for most centuries against the West Indies in international cricket. Gavaskar has scored 13 centuries against the West Indies.4. Kohli’s 29th Test century, equals Bradman Kohli has equaled Australia’s legendary batsman Don Bradman in terms of Test centuries. He scored his 29th century. Bradman scored 29 centuries in 52 Tests. In terms of most Test centuries, Virat is at number 16 and at number four among Indian batsmen. Among Indians, only Sachin (51 centuries), Rahul Dravid (36 centuries) and Sunil Gavaskar (34 centuries) have scored more Test centuries than Virat.Virat Kohli’s wedding ring kiss after his 76th century, Alzarri Joseph’s runout on a direct throw and Jadeja’s sword celebration. These were the top moments of the India-West Indies 2nd Test, which were loved by the fans. At the end of the day’s play, the West Indies were 86 for one, while India scored 438 in the first innings.

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