KL Rahul delivered a career-defining performance, remaining unbeaten on 112 to script history in the India-New Zealand Test. This wasn’t merely a century; it was a chase-masterclass that turned potential defeat into a memorable win.
The match hung in balance after India slumped early. Rahul, opening the innings in place of an injured teammate, steadied the ship alongside Shubman Gill. Their 150-run stand laid the foundation, before Rahul accelerated, farming the strike expertly.
What makes this special? Rahul became only the second Indian after VVS Laxman to score an unbeaten hundred in a successful fourth-innings chase abroad. His knock silenced critics questioning his Test form post-injury.
From the first session, Rahul absorbed pressure, leaving wide ones and clipping seamers off his hips. By tea, he was on 70, and post-interval, he unleashed with boundaries at will. The winning runs came via a lofted cover drive, fist-pump and all.
Teammates mobbed him at the crease, with Virat Kohli calling it ‘one of the best I’ve seen.’ New Zealand captain lauded Rahul’s patience. This victory boosts India’s World Test Championship hopes, with Rahul emerging as the undisputed hero.
As highlights flood social media, Rahul’s poise under pressure reaffirms his status among elite openers. Expect more such gems from the Lucknow lad.
