KL Rahul showcased his class yet again on Day 4 of the 1st Test against England at Headingley, scoring a gritty century under testing conditions. With this, Rahul now boasts five international hundreds in England across formats, reaffirming his reputation as one of India’s finest batters in overseas conditions.
His tally in England now includes:
- 3 Test centuries
- 1 ODI century
- 1 T20I century
KL Rahul, a champion in England.
Coming in at a delicate juncture after the early dismissal of Shubman Gill on Day 4, Rahul stood tall alongside Rishabh Pant and steered India to a position of dominance. The pair added a crucial 142-run stand, with Rahul scoring 100* off 202 deliveries, filled with patience, elegance, and control.
India declared their second innings at 234/3, after earlier dismissing England for 465 in reply to their first innings total of 471. With a lead of 240 runs, India now holds a strong grip on the match heading into the final sessions at Leeds.
Rahul’s milestone was celebrated warmly in the dressing room, with smiles from teammates like Gill and Sudharsan. The batter kissed his India crest and shared a heartfelt hug with Pant after reaching the landmark — a moment that reflected not just achievement but determination and redemption.
If conditions hold, India now look poised to push for a win and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
