Virat Kohli Becomes First Batter to Score 50 Test Centuries, Surpassing Sachin
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Virat Kohli etched his name in cricket immortality by scoring his 50th Test century in the fourth Test against England at Lord's, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of 51 in ODIs while achieving a unique Test milestone.
The hallowed turf of Lord's Cricket Ground witnessed a historic moment as Virat Kohli raised his bat to acknowledge a standing ovation from 28,000 spectators after reaching his 50th Test century. The shot โ a trademark cover drive off Ben Stokes โ sent the scoreboard to three figures and the crowd into raptures.
Kohli's knock of 121 off 189 balls was a masterclass in controlled aggression, containing 14 boundaries and 2 sixes. He faced the best England had to offer โ James Anderson, Stuart Broad, and Ben Stokes โ and came out triumphant.