Virat Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of 60 centuries with a brilliant century against the West Indies, achieving this feat 200 innings earlier than Tendulkar.

Virat Kohli after equalling the record

When Virat Kohli's bat is in form, records are automatically created. A similar scenario was witnessed in the first ODI against the West Indies. Kohli not only played a key role in India's victory with a brilliant century, but also equaled a major record held by Sachin Tendulkar. Significantly, Kohli achieved this milestone of 60 centuries 200 innings before Sachin.

In the match played in Thiruvananthapuram, Virat Kohli scored 139 runs off 88 balls without being dismissed. He hit 10 fours and 9 sixes in his innings. During this innings, Kohli completed his 55th ODI century. This century brought his total number of List A centuries to 60.

Sachin's record equalled

Virat Kohli has now equaled the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in scoring 60 centuries in List A cricket. Sachin also scored 60 centuries in his List A career. However, Kohli achieved this feat in significantly fewer innings.

Virat Kohli reached 60 centuries in 338 innings, while Sachin Tendulkar took 538 innings to reach this milestone. This means Kohli reached 60 centuries 200 innings earlier than Sachin.

Many big records in one match

In this match against the West Indies, Kohli not only scored a century but also reached 15,000 runs in ODI cricket. He became the second batsman after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve this. Thus, this match marked several significant achievements for Kohli.

India won the match by 8 wickets.

Kohli remained unbeaten on 139. Captain Shubman Gill scored 110. Thanks to their innings, India achieved the West Indies' target of 295 in 41.4 overs. India won the match by 8 wickets. Kohli led the team to victory with a six and remained unbeaten during the chase.