Published 19:38 IST, September 11th 2023

IND vs PAK: KL Rahul makes stunning comeback, scores ODI ton after 898 days

KL Rahul reached the three-digit mark off 100 balls. This is his first ODI century in 898 days and his sixth overall. Rahul scored 10 fours and 2 sixes.

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Indian cricketer KL Rahul has me a sensational comeback to international cricket as he scored a century against Pakistan in ir Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours match on Monday. Rahul reached three-digit mark off 100 balls. This is his first ODI century in 898 days and his sixth overall. Rahul's ton was me up of 10 boundaries and two sixes. Rahul came to bat after dismissal of Shubman Gill on Day 1 of match, which was moved to reserve day following rain interruption. 

3 things you need to kw

  • match between India and Pakistan was interrupted by rain on Sunday
  • match resumed from same point on Monday after a short rain delay
  • KL Rahul displayed great form on Day 2 to score a quickfire century

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Rahul achieved his half-century after facing 60 balls, and he reached century mark in 100 balls. During his innings, he struck 12 boundaries (fours) and cleared ropes twice (sixes) on his way to a brilliant ton. pivotal moment came in 47th over of Indian innings when he completed his century by taking a two-run shot off last ball of over. Remarkably, he formed an unbeaten partnership worth 233 runs with Virat Kohli, who also tched up a century of his own. te, match marks Rahul's return to international cricket.

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KL Rahul's batting partner Virat Kohli also scored a century of his own, his 47th in ODI cricket. This is Kohli's fourth consecutive century at R Premasa Stium in Colombo. Kohli also completed 13,000 ODI runs in process, becoming fastest batter to do so in history of sport. Rahul and Kohli have thus far forged an unbeaten partnership of 207 runs.

18:27 IST, September 11th 2023