Indian opener KL Rahul kicked off the home season in style, smashing a magnificent ton in the ongoing first Test at the Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Rahul looked in sublime touch from the very beginning, giving India a strong start. The seasoned batter maintained his rhythm throughout, hardly making any mistakes and playing a series of exquisite shots.
He reached a solid fifty on day one and remained unbeaten at stumps. On day two, Rahul took charge to ensure India secured a first-innings lead, sharing a crucial 98-run partnership for the third wicket with skipper Shubman Gill, who scored 50.
After Gill’s dismissal, KL Rahul continued his masterclass, reaching a sensational hundred off 190 balls. This marked his 11th Test century and helped India establish a commanding position in the match.
KL Rahul Scores First Home Test Century in Nine Years
KL Rahul has finally broken his long home-century drought, hitting only his second Test hundred on Indian soil. Known for stepping up in challenging overseas conditions, Rahul had struggled to replicate similar dominance at home. His century against the West Indies comes after a staggering nine-year gap, making it a remarkable achievement.
KL Rahul previous home hundred came in 2016 against England in Chennai, where he crafted a brilliant 199 off 311 balls, featuring 16 boundaries and three sixes. That memorable match also saw Karun Nair scoring a triple century.
In the current match, KL Rahul reached his hundred in 197 balls during India’s first innings, hitting 12 boundaries along the way. He will now be eager to build on this performance and add more centuries on home soil.
