Virat scored 26th Test in the inaugural Test, hit record, Gavaskar-Ponting left all behind

On the second day of the second Test match being played between India and South Africa, Indian captain Virat Kohli has completed his century. This was Virat's 26th century in Tests. With this century, he has set a record barrage.

1. With this century, Virat became the second captain in the world to score the most centuries in Tests. He has equaled the 19 centuries of legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

2. Virat became the fourth batsman in the world to score the fastest 26 centuries in Tests. Prior to this, the great batsman Sunil Gavaskar was in this place.

3. Virat has become the 19th batsman in the world to score the most centuries in Tests. He has equaled Steve Smith of Australia.

4. This was Virat's 69th century in international cricket. Virat has become the third batsman in the world to score 69 centuries in Tests.