Vihari scored his maiden Test ton to put India in a dominant position. © AFP

Hanuma Vihari scored his maiden Test ton and helped India post 416 on a tough Sabina Park track against West Indies on the second day of the second Test. The middle-order batsman later confessed he was pretty emotional after getting to his century and credited Ishant Sharma as well for the effort.

After Rishabh Pant got out on the first ball of the day, Vihari had support from Ravindra Jadeja for a while before he collaborated with Ishant to score 112 for the eighth wicket. "When I was batting overnight on 42, I didn't sleep well. All I was thinking about was how to get a big score. Happy that I got a century and credit should go to Ishant. He looked more like a batsman today than me. The way he was going, we kept discussing what the bowler was doing and his experience really helped," Vihari said on Saturday (August 31).

"Really happy that I was able to get my first ton. At Lunch I was on 84, and it took me a while to get to a hundred. Credit to the bowler, they were bowling really well. It was challenging and I am really happy. My dad passed away when I was 12. So I had decided when I get my first international century, I want to dedicate it to him. Today is an emotional day and I hope he's proud."

Vihari has played his six Tests away from home so far and has been highly impressive with 403 runs at an average of over 40. He missed out a century in the last game but stressed being patient helped him this time. "It's been challenging because all my Tests have been away. I am the sort of person who relishes challenges. Playing away is a tough challenge and I want to do it for my team. I am happy that I am going in the right direction," he said.

"I knew they will come hard in the first session because that was their best chance to get us out. They did get an early wicket but I just wanted to bat patiently."

West Indies ended the day gasping at 87 for 7 with Jasprit Bumrah picking up six wickets which included a hat-trick. Vihari acknowledged the team enjoys seeing the pacer bully the opposition. "We bowled brilliantly and Bumrah was exceptional. We have to get them all out as soon as possible. Any opposition will tell that they fear facing Bumrah. We enjoy watching him bowl and I know he has a long career ahead."