Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar Batting Comparison: Both Scored Their 58th International Century Against the Same Opponent, in Same Balls and Notched the Same Score!
Interestingly, in 2001, Tendulkar scored 103 against England in a Test match at Ahmedabad.
Believe it or not! Both Virat Kohli and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar 58th international century came against England. During day three of the third Test between India and England, Kohli scored his Test career’s 23rd century. It was his 58th international ton. Interestingly, in 2001, Tendulkar scored 103 against England in a Test match at Ahmedabad and it was Master Blaster’s 58th international century as well. Not just the identical number of international centuries and scores, in fact, there is another resemblance.
Both the batsmen consumed same of deliveries to reach 103, which is 197 and apparently had the same strike-rate of 52.28. While it was Kohli 23rd Test ton, for Tendulkar it was his 27th Test century. Virat Kohli Scores 23rd Century in Test Cricket: Indian Captain Goes Past Virender Sehwag, Becomes 4th Most Century Scorer for India
Tendulkar eventually went on to score 51 hundreds in Tests and 49 in ODIs, thus becoming the first and only batsman till date to reach the milestone of 100 international centuries. Kohli is on the path of greatness as well and has 35 ODI centuries against his name. He is currently second on the list of most centuries in ODIs and is tipped to go past Tendulkar, who ended his career with 49 tons. India vs England 2018, 3rd Test Day 3 Video Highlights: Virat Kohli Scores 23rd Test Century As Hosts Face Uphill Task
Meanwhile, Kohli is in great form and has done well thus far in the Tests against England. In 2011, Kohli struggled in English connections, particularly against James Anderson. The Indian captain has made amendments in his technique and has already scored two centuries in three Tests, apart from two half-centuries.
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