KL Rahul scored a century [Source: X]The crisis man of India has once again saved the sinking ship of the Men in Blue against West Indies. KL Rahul played a valiant knock to bag a deserving century against West Indies at Mullanpur on October 3.The India veteran came to pick up India's innings after Shubman Gill won the toss, chose to bat first, and faced early scares in the form of Gill himself and Virat Kohli. KL, meanwhile, held his composure and led the team with the bat to move past the 300-run mark.KL Rahul’s 129* A Redemption For The Team And HimselfThe India wicketkeeper-batter’s most recent ODI outings in England fell flat on their faces, with an average of 6.5 from the three matches. Although named in the Playing XI for the first two ODIs against West Indies, Rahul wasn’t given the chance to bat.As the crisis fell on him at Mullanpur after Rohit Sharma’s departure, Rahul played a calm and responsible knock to redeem his role as the spine of India's middle-order batting. Rahul paired with Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, and Gurnoor Brar to sail to his century and post an unbeaten 129-run stand from 87 deliveries while accounting for 10 boundaries and six sixes.Also Read- David Warner Reveals Best Batters For Every Format; Leaves Out Virat KohliInterestingly, the technical batter, known for his classy appearances, also made a record with his six-hitting prowess in the IND vs WI 3rd ODI.Most 6s By KL Rahul In An ODI Innings:6 vs New Zealand, Hamilton, 20206 vs West Indies, New Chandigarh, 2026, Today*5 vs Australia, Sydney, 2020Internet bows down to KL Rahul for ‘Classy’ knockThe internet and fans online instantly praised the massive, resilient ton from Rahul as India's innings ended. From calling him ‘consistent’ to praising his resilience, Rahul garnered tons of love from netizens.Let’s take a look at how the internet reacted:TusH @TushS07 Clear Cut Superstar Like Innings By KL Rahul Proper Innings Finishing Perfect Timing, Shot Selection #KLRahul #IndVsWI #RohitSharma Oct 3, 2026, 6:16 PM “When India needed him the most, KL Rahul stood tall.” - @Maadman18dragon 🐉 @Navdeep70012 Wickets have fall who will finish the match 🤔: KL RAHUL I AM HERE NO WORRYS 💥 #KLRahul #KLRahul18 #KLRahulFans #KLRahulArmy #KLRahulForever #TeamIndia #IndianCricket #KLRahul𓃵 Oct 3, 2026, 5:43 PM R A T N I S H @LoyalSachinFan Hundred for KL Rahul in just 80 balls. He is quietly becoming one of the most reliable middle order batters in ODI cricket. Consistent, composed and gets the job done. Oct 3, 2026, 6:06 PM "Always remember: if you aren't happy single, you won't be happy taken. True happiness comes from watching KL Rahul walk out to bat and score a fantastic century.” - @DelhiCapitalsᴍᴀɢᴇsʜ @TheDestroyer181 KL Rahul ever since moving to no.5 in ODIs 😭🛐 Oct 3, 2026, 6:04 PM Jagadish @jagadish264 100 to KL Rahul 🥹🥹 . Love you so so so much man 🫂😭 Oct 3, 2026, 6:05 PM “KL Rahul Scores 129(87)* And The Klass Speaks For Itself @KlRahul Take A Bow”- @imvkohli187S400•IR™ @At_tention_pls KL Rahul whenever the team needs him . #IndvsWi Oct 3, 2026, 6:07 PM Shauryx @Kohli_Devotee Kl Rahul,The BACKBONE of this lineup currently ❤️ Oct 3, 2026, 6:22 PM KL Rahul ended his innings, as well as India's, with a double off Keemo Paul's delivery, helping the team reach 351 at the end of 50 overs.With the IND vs WI 3rd ODI being Rahul’s 100th ODI appearance, it is also interesting to note that he scored an ODI century after nine months, with the last one coming against New Zealand. He has a total of nine centuries in his bag as an India ODI cricketer.Also Read- How Many Times Have India Failed To Defend 351+ Total/ West Indies Chase 351 In ODIs?
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