Virat Kohli, is on the verge of achieving yet another remarkable milestone. He will soon join an exclusive group of players who have competed in 500 International matches. Kohli will become the 10th player overall and the fourth Indian to reach this illustrious feat.
At the pinnacle of this list sits the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who has participated in a staggering 664 matches, followed closely by Mahela Jayawardene with 652 matches. The other two Indians on this list are MS Dhoni, with 538 matches, and Rahul Dravid, with 509 matches.
Kohli’s 500th match will coincide with the second Test against West Indies. This upcoming game, set to take place at the Queen’s Park Oval on July 20th, holds immense significance for Kohli, as he aims to make his performance in this match truly memorable.
Virat Kohli, Axar Patel & Co INCHES Closer to achieving Major personal RECORDS
Coming to the series, India showcased their dominance in the first Test against West Indies, crushing them by an innings and 141 runs. The victory was propelled by Ravichandran Ashwin’s exceptional performance, claiming 12 wickets, and the young talent of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored an impressive 171 runs.
This triumph in the opening Test has proven to be crucial for India, as it has earned them valuable points in the new World Test Championship cycle. Captain Rohit Sharma exhibited his faith in the spin bowling skills of Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who led the Indian bowling attack on a spin-friendly pitch. Both off-spinners delivered as expected, accounting for 17 out of the 20 West Indies wickets.
During the first innings, the 21-year-old Jaiswal formed a formidable partnership of 229 runs with Captain Sharma, with both batsmen achieving centuries. Jaiswal’s remarkable innings of 171 was supported by the experienced Virat Kohli, who contributed an excellent knock of 76 runs.
Ashwin, the top-ranked Test bowler, once again demonstrated his prowess by securing his 34th five-wicket haul, placing him among the top five bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls in Test history.
Looking ahead to the second Test in Port of Spain, India will be eager to maintain their momentum, while the hosts will be determined to produce an improved performance and level the series.
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