New Delhi. The second Test match between India and West Indies is being played in Trinidad. India scored 438 runs in their first innings against the Caribbean team thanks to Virat Kohli’s century. Virat scored the most runs for Team India. The second Test match proved to be very memorable for Kohli. In this match, Kohli recorded many records in his name. He also ended his century drought against the West Indies. Kohli scored 121 runs in 206 balls against the West Indies. Apart from this, captain Rohit Sharma scored 80, Yashasvi Jaiswal 57, Ravindra Jadeja 61 and R Ashwin scored 56 runs.
On one hand, Kohli played his 500th international match. With this, he has also become the first Indian player to score a century in the 500th international match. At the same time, he has also equaled the 29 centuries of the great batsman Sir Don Bradman. Kohli scored 29th century in Test matches, while scored 76th century in international matches. Apart from this, he has come second in terms of scoring a century against the West Indies. Above him, Sunil Gavaskar occupies the first position.
A magnificent century by @imVkohli in his landmark game for #TeamIndia
This is his 29th ? in Test cricket and 76th overall ?#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/tFP8QQ0QHH
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 21, 2023
Let us tell you that the game of the second day has been in the name of Team India. India scored 438 runs in their first innings. At the end of the second day’s play, West Indies have scored 86 runs for the loss of one wicket. Captain Craig Braithwaite returned unbeaten after scoring 37 runs and Crick Mackenzie scored 14 runs. Ashwin has taken one wicket for India. Significantly, India is leading 1-0 in the two-match Test series. Apart from this, Team India will also play a series of 3 ODIs and 5 T20 matches against the West Indies.
Trinidad experienced a majestic Virat Kohli hundred …?
…and the joy in the stands knew no bounds ☺️#TeamIndia , #WIvIND , @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/xmZcEek0ee
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 22, 2023