India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Virat Kohli smashes his 27th Test century
India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday smashed his 27th Test century in the first innings of the second Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. His 27th century came from 159 balls including 12 boundaries. With his century, India climbed to 254. Earlier on Friday, he completed his 5000 runs as Test captain and was the quickest to get there. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5M0W5iAA8B/ Kohli took 86 innings to achieve the milestone, surpassing former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting who took 97 innings to get there. As per report, Virat Kohli has the best 50-100 conversion rate for any cricketer who has played a minimum of 35 Tests (only after the great Don Bradman). Don had 29 centuries to 12 fifties, while Kohli has 26 to 23. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5K4A3PpM_x/ Meanwhile, Steve Smith has more 50s than 100s (27 to 26), in Test cricket. Currently, India is batting in its first innings of the second Test match, where while batting first Bangladesh were bowled out for 106. Meanwhile, India is heading towards a giant total, losing four wickets. https://www.ptcnews.tv/india-vs-bangladesh-pink-ball-test-is-a-challenge-for-us-says-virat-kohli-on-first-day-night-test-match/ Double Centurion of Indore Test, Mayank Agarwal scored 14 runs off 21 balls in Kolkata, while Rohit Sharma scored 21 runs out of 35 balls faced. Meanwhile, Cheteshwar Pujara scored a half-century and went back to the pavilion after scoring 55 off 105 balls. Deputy skipper Ajinkya Rahane got dismissed on Day 2 after scoring 51 off 69 balls. -PTC News
