Virat Kohli becomes 6th Indian batter to score 8000 Runs in Test Cricket

King Kohli is playing his 100th Test, in the inaugural match of the Test series against Sri Lanka, starting from today. The first Test is being played at Mohali. Since it was Kohli’s 100ty Test, a small felicitation was organized for him. His family, wife Anushka Sharma, and childhood coach were also present to witness the proud moment. The fans were very excited to see the star cricketer bat in this historic match. Virat didn’t disappoint his fans and batted well in the first innings. However, the much-awaited 71st-century was again missed. Virat Kohli becomes only the 6th Indian batter to score 8000 runs in Test Cricket. He joins legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virendra Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar on the list.

Virat Kohli score 8000 runs in Test on the 100th Test

The first session started really well for India as Mayank Agrawal and skipper Rohit Sharma opened the innings. Fierce and powerful batting by both batters gave India a head start. However, both of them returned back to the pavilion soon. India stood 109 with a loss of 2 wickets, after the first session. However, Hanuma Vihari who was looking in great form today, along with Kohli continued to put runs on board for India. Both of them were playing well-timed and placed shots, taking the necessary singles every now and then.

Hanuma completed his fifty, and it seemed Virat Kohli would quickly follow. With a single, Virat reached the 8000 runs mark in Test cricket. He becomes only the 6th Indian to achieve the feat. Moreover, it took Virat 169 innings to score 8000 runs in Tests. It was in his 100th Test that Kohli has reached the milestone. Earlier, tricky Ponting reached 8000 runs in his 100th Test, how amazing is the coincidence! However, Virat couldn’t take the game much farther. As Kohli was bowled by Embuldeniya, scoring 45 off 76, smashing 5 fours. Still, Kohli has an inning to make his 100th Test more memorable.

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Indian batters with 8000 Runs in test cricket