Indian skipper Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record during the first Test against Windies as he became the quickest Indian to score 24 centuries in the longest format of the game. He reached the landmark in 123 innings while Tendulkar took 125 innings to score his 24 Test ton. Overall, the list is topped by Don Bradman, who reached his 24th Test ton in just 66 innings.
Kohli, who was on 72 overnight, hit a four off Devendra Bishoo to complete up his ton in the opening Test of the two-match series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
The Indian skipper also surpassed Australia’s Steve Smith to go second in the list of centurions among active players, behind South Africa’s Hashim Amla on 28. Smith, who is serving a one-year ball tampering ban, has 23 tons in 64 Tests.
Meanwhile, Twitteratis were busy praising the Indian captain for his another sublime knock.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Another outing, another century! A great habit to have. Keep it up… 👍 pic.twitter.com/ohQ50sZ3dU
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 5, 2018
On his own at #4 on the all time India Test 100’s list… @imVkohli cruising his way to 30 test tons…and beyond… 😬👊🏻 congrats VK 👏😎 #luvthebattinggearchanges 😗😆 @BCCI #IndvWI
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) October 5, 2018
Eat 🥗
Sleep😴
Score Century🏏
Repeat🔁Just another day at office for @imVkohli. Amazing to see you score so consistently.
Congratulations on your 24th test ton #ViratKohli#INDvWI pic.twitter.com/vbUf8eqVm0— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) October 5, 2018
Jus like some routine things we see – The Traffic, The hot sun on a summer morning, The cool breeze on a winter evening. Seeing @imVkohli score A CENTURY has become one of it. We should all be happily prepared waking up to this #INDvsWI
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) October 5, 2018
It was @sachin_rt earlier and now it is you, @imVKohli. Scoring centuries for you is like a walk in the park. Congratulations on your brilliant ton. #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/eEZfkHrMMQ
— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349) October 5, 2018
Another day another century for the captain. A flawless innings from @imVkohli 👍👍 pic.twitter.com/vXbsI9DoBo
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) October 5, 2018
When Virat was taught maths in school his teacher probably taught him numbers only after 100.
What a player 🙏🏽 #ViratKohli #INDvWI— Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher) October 5, 2018
59 th international hundred for the century machine, Kohli . Is a walk in the park for him, literally
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 5, 2018
This Virat 100 was all about keeping himself motivated to get one. Considering his ability and the quality of challenge. Well done on that front Virat! #INDvsWI
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) October 5, 2018
Kohli century. Inevitable. Scoreboard inevitable too.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 5, 2018
2 words for @imVkohli : Run Machine! Keep going sir! #INDvsWI
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) October 5, 2018
Another brilliant hundred by king Kohli 👏👏👏 @imVkohli keep going bulli 😊👍 #INDvsWI
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) October 5, 2018
Yet another ton for the batting machine, @imVkohli. He has made it look way too easy 👏 @RishabPant777 unlucky to miss out but another fine knock by the youngster 👍 #INDVWI @BCCI pic.twitter.com/YrcxUuB4ca
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) October 5, 2018
Virat Kohli..
24th Test 100 (in 123 inns. Only Bradman has done it quicker – in 66 inns!)
31st in fc cricket
2nd vs West Indies
11th at home
4th in 2018
17th as captain
20th at #4
19th in the 1st inns
Now has 100s at 20 different grounds (10th in India)#IndvWI— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 5, 2018
Virat Kohli scored 139 in first innings against West Indies in Rajkot#INDvWI #1stTest #WIvIND #Cricket #TheCricketTimes pic.twitter.com/8NlD7ZHGyX
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 5, 2018
Seven or more centuries in most different calendar years in international cricket:
5 – Virat Kohli (2012,14,16,17,18)*
5 – Sachin Tendulkar (1996,98,99,2001,10)
4 – Ricky Ponting (2002,03,05,06)
4 – Steve Smith (2014,15,16,17)#INDvWI— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) October 5, 2018
Virat Kohli's centuries in International cricket:
As captain – 30 100s in 134 inns
As non-captain – 29 100s in 250 inns#IndvWI— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) October 5, 2018
That familiar sight! 😍
Fastest to reach the 24th Test hundred mark after Sir Don Bradman – Virat Kohli sure knows how to welcome himself back to international cricket after a break! 🙌🏻 #INDvWI #TestAsliFansKa pic.twitter.com/gMe56Eg7pB
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 5, 2018
