KL Rahul Celebrates Home Test Century After Eight-Year Drought in Ahmedabad

At the Narendra Modi Stadium, KL Rahul celebrated a significant milestone – a century that ended an eight-year wait, perfectly timed. Rahul achieved his 11th Test century on a sunny Friday in Ahmedabad, marking his first century on Indian soil since 2016. His innings, characterized by control and maturity, demonstrated the enduring support of Indian cricket. Rahul played with patience, reaching his century in 190 balls, a performance that was more about finesse. With this knock, Rahul now has 10 Test centuries as an opener, surpassing Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir, and establishing his position among India’s top openers. This was not an isolated performance; Rahul showcased similar resilience in a recent match, scoring 176 not out. His composure and ability to trust his defense have been key to his recent success. This century underlines Rahul’s importance in India’s Test setup, providing experience during the team’s transition phase. This century was a statement that Rahul still belongs and that India needs his calmness. The match was between India and West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Rahul’s century was scored in 190 balls, as India responded to West Indies’ 162. His last home Test century was in December 2016. As he celebrated, relief and reflection were evident.