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Virat Kohli Smacks 86th International Century in First ODI vs West Indies, Nears Tendulkar's Historic Feat
Kohli reached his 86th international century in 74 balls and added 151 runs with Shubman Gill as India took control of the chase.
On Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram, Virat Kohli slammed his 86th international century during India's opening ODI against the West Indies, reaching the milestone in 74 balls.
West Indies posted 295 runs after a strong start, with Justin Greaves scoring a maiden 101 off 108 balls, though the visitors appeared set for a total over 330 before India's bowlers regained control.
Restricting the West Indies, Kuldeep Yadav claimed 4/40, dismissing Greaves and Jewel Andrew in successive balls to control the middle overs.
Alongside skipper Shubman Gill, who scored 110 off 108 balls, Kohli led the chase, dominating the innings as the duo ensured victory for India.
Reaching 15,000 ODI runs, Kohli became the second player to achieve the feat after Sachin Tendulkar, and he remains 14 centuries shy of Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries.