It was a big day for KL Rahul in Ahmedabad. The experienced Indian batter scored a brilliant century against the West Indies on the second day of the Test. His innings gave India a strong position in the match after the bowlers had dismissed the visitors cheaply on day one.
Rahul started the day on 53*. He was calm and steady as he built his innings. He did not rush his shots. Instead, he waited for loose deliveries and scored with ease. The West Indies bowlers tried hard, but Rahul showed patience and skill. He completed his hundred with a flick to mid-wicket. As he ran the single, he raised his bat, removed his helmet, and kissed the badge. It was a moment of joy and relief.
A Century After Nine Years at Home for KL Rahul
This was only KL Rahul’s second Test hundred in India. His first came back in 2016 against England. That was nine years ago, which makes the gap 3211 days between two home centuries. No Indian batter has waited so long between home centuries. The previous record was held by R Ashwin, who had a gap of 2655 days.
Rahul looked emotional after reaching the landmark. The crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium gave him loud cheers. His teammates stood up and clapped from the dressing room. The century meant more because Rahul has faced tough questions about his form in recent years.
With Rahul’s hundred, India moved closer to taking a big first-innings lead. Shubman Gill was batting with him, and the two looked solid together. India’s depth in batting means they will aim to bat once and put West Indies under pressure again.
For Rahul, this century was special. It showed his determination and ability to fight through tough times. He had waited almost a decade to reach this milestone on home soil. Now, he has made sure India are in command of the Test match.
