Middle-order batsman Hanuma Vihari scored his maiden international century as India take complete control of the second Test against the West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston on Saturday.
The 25-year-old from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh took a single off the first ball of the 132nd over, bowled by Kemar Roach to reach the landmark, in 200 balls. He hit 15 fours.
Once the right-handed batsman reaches the mark, Indian team applauded the effort even as he jumped kissed the badge on the helmet. He missed the opportunity to hit a century in the last match, getting out on 93 at North Sound.
The Hyderabad player has 18 hundreds and 29 fifties in 74 First-Class matches.
Resuming on overnight score of 42 runs, Vihari and Ishant Sharma helped India move closer to a bid total after the fall of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja.
They already added a hundred-run stand for the eight-wicket.
