Virat Kohli on Thursday scored his 71st International century against Afghanistan. His unbeaten 122 equated him with Ricky Ponting’s record of 71 centuries in International cricket. Celebrating the moment, here, we take a look at the top five players with the most international centuries.

Following are a few of the most brilliant players the cricket fraternity ever witnessed. These players have had several jewels in the name of centuries throughout their whole careers that decorated their cricketing journey.

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# 5 Jacques Kallis, South Africa (62 centuries)

Kallis is one of the best all-rounders cricket has ever witnessed. He comes fifth in our list of the most international centuries, 62 centuries. The South African veteran was born in 1975 and started his career in 1995. Over the course of his 19-year career, Kallis played a total of 519 matches and 617 innings. His highest score is 224, moreover, Kallis went on to score 149 half-centuries for his nation.

# 4 Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka (63 centuries)

Kumar Sangakkara holds the fourth position in the list of the highest number of centuries in cricket. Perhaps one of the most underrated and underappreciated players of all time. In the year 2011, he also led his nation to the World Cup finals. He made his debut in 2000 at the age of 23 and retired in 2015, after a 15-year-long career. Sangakkara had appeared in 594 matches and 666 innings. His highest score of 319 is among 63 centuries and 153 half-centuries.