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Virat Kohli Reached the Second Position in the Race for Centuries

Sudev Haldar
2 years ago

Dubai: Former India captain Virat Kohli ended the drought of centuries in international cricket for almost three years against Afghanistan on Thursday. Virat had indicated his return to form in the Asia Cup but he looked at his best against Afghanistan. Virat completed his first international T20 century in 53 balls.

Ricky Ponting equals

This is the 71st century of Virat Kohli’s international career. This time, after completing a hundred in the shortest format. Virat Kohli shared the second position with Ricky Ponting in terms of scoring the most centuries in international cricket. Both have 71-71 international centuries to their name.

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Virat Kohli has so far scored a total of 71 including 43 in ODI cricket, 27 in Test cricket and one century in International T20

Virat Kohli has so far hit a total of 71 including 43 in ODI cricket, 27 in Test cricket and a century in T20 Internationals. In international cricket, Virat is now behind only Sachin Tendulkar in terms of centuries. Who has 100 centuries (51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs).

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70th century in day-night test against Bangladesh

Virat had earlier scored a century against Bangladesh in the Day Night Test match played in Kolkata. That was his 70th international century. Virat Kohli and fans have had to wait 1021 days long for his century. After 83 innings, Virat has managed to score a hundred.

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