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India vs West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 2: West Indies Solid In Reply After Virat Kohli Ton Powers India To 438

Virat Kohli equalled Sir Don Bradman's record of 29 hundreds in India's commendable first innings score of 438 but their bowlers found it a tough grind as West Indies ended second day on 86 for 1 in the second Test at Port of Spain, Trinidad. Kohli, who missed out on a hundred in the previous Test, made amends with a polished 121 in 206 balls, his 76th hundred in 500 international appearance. In the process, Kohli also added 159 runs for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja (61 off 152 balls), who also scored his 19th half-century in Tests.

'Blessed' Yashasvi Jaiswal Turns Fanboy As He Hails 'Legend' Virat Kohli

Young India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal said that he considers himself fortunate to play alongside a legend like Virat Kohli. Jaiswal's comments came after stumps on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Trinidad. Jaiswal scored a century on his debut Test last week in Dominica and followed it up with a solid 57 in the first innings of the ongoing second Test. In a video shared by the International Cricket Council, Jaiswal said he gets to learn a lot by watching Kohli bat, and also revealed that he enjoys having conversation with the battieng maestro.

Kohli hits landmark ton but West Indies fight back

PORT OF SPAIN , Trinidad and Tobago: Virat Kohli’s 29th Test century highlighted a solid batting effort by India in getting to 438 batting first against the West Indies on the second day of the second and final Test at in Trinidad on Friday. In response, on a Queen’s Park Oval pitch offering little assistance for the bowlers, the home side were well placed at 86 for one in reply at the close. A repeat of the swift demolition West Indies suffered in the first Test in Dominica a week earlier seemed unlikely.

After Virat Kohli's Record-breaking 76th Ton in 500th Match, Anushka Sharma's Post Is All Heart

The peerless Virat Kohli headlined his 500th international appearance with a 76th hundred as India coasted to a healthy first innings score of 438 in the first innings, on the second day of the second Test against the West Indies on Friday. Kohli, who missed out on a hundred in the previous Test, made a polished 121 in 206 balls, his 29th in the longest format, getting on even keel with none other than the legendary Sir Donald Bradman.

Watch: The Moment Virat Kohli Equalled Don Bradman With Terrific Ton vs West Indies

Virat Kohli climbed yet another peak in international cricket as he became the first player to score a ton in his 500th international match. The former Indian cricket team captain achieved the feat on the second day of the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad. It was Kohli's 76th international ton, and his first overseas Test ton since 2018. Kohli now has 29 international tons, equalling the record of the Australian legend Don Bradman. Also, Kohli now has the most number of international tons in 500 matches, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 75 international tons in his first 500 international matches.

India vs WI: Virat Kohli Ends Long Wait For Overseas Test Ton, Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar For World Record Mark In 500th Match

Virat Kohli can't stop getting to new highs it seems. Playing his 500th international match, the former Indian cricket team captain made the occasion extra special by scoring his 76th international ton and his 29th Test ton. This is Kohli's first hundred in an overseas Test since December, 2018. That, the long wait came to an end in his milestone match, which is also the 100th Test between India and West Indies, made the feat memorable. Also, Kohli now has the most number of international tons in 500 matches, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 75 international tons in his first 500 international matches.

India vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2: Virat Kohli Eyes Ton On Milestone Appearance For India

IND vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live: Virat Kohli will have his eyes set on his 29th Test century when he resumes his innings on 87 on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad. India scored 288 for four against West Indies at stumps on the opening day.

Watch: "Obsessed With My Milestones?", Virat Kohli Engages In Intriguing Chat With Windies Star

Even on the cricket field, Virat Kohli reamins surrounded by fans. While a number of Indian cricketers idolise the iconic batter, even the opponent team's players respect what Kohli has done in international cricket over the years. As India took on West Indies in the second Test of the series, Kohli had an intriguing chat with the hosts' wicket-keeper batter about his 'milestones'. The conversation unfolded in a manner that suggested that even De Silva, the opponent team's wicket-keeper, wants the India stalwart to reach the triple-digit score.

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India vs West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 2: West Indies Solid In Reply After Virat Kohli Ton Powers India To 438

'Blessed' Yashasvi Jaiswal Turns Fanboy As He Hails 'Legend' Virat Kohli

Kohli hits landmark ton but West Indies fight back

After Virat Kohli's Record-breaking 76th Ton in 500th Match, Anushka Sharma's Post Is All Heart

Watch: The Moment Virat Kohli Equalled Don Bradman With Terrific Ton vs West Indies

India vs WI: Virat Kohli Ends Long Wait For Overseas Test Ton, Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar For World Record Mark In 500th Match

India vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2: Virat Kohli Eyes Ton On Milestone Appearance For India

Watch: "Obsessed With My Milestones?", Virat Kohli Engages In Intriguing Chat With Windies Star