Published 16:49 IST, December 18th 2019
Ind vs WI: KL Rahul smashes 3rd ODI century during 227-run stand with Rohit Sharma
KL Rahul smashes his 3rd ODI hundred against West Indies at Vishakhapatnam in the 2nd ODI. The opener was eventually dismissed after scoring 102 from 104 balls.
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After losing first ODI in Chennai, India openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul laid a solid foundation at top in Vishakhapatnam. KL Rahul brought up his third ODI hundred in style against hapless West Indies bowling attack. stylish right-hander reached three-figure mark on his 102nd delivery as Team India looks all set to post a huge total on board.
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Ind vs WI: KL Rahul bring up his third ODI hundred
KL Rahul was eventually dismissed after scoring 102 from 104 balls. He was holed out at third man off Alzarri Joseph to complete 37th over of Indian innings. His innings included 8 boundaries and 3 sixes at a strike-rate of 98.07.
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KL Rahul’s century was his first since his 111 against Sri Lanka at Leeds in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. cricketer is also one of few Indian batsmen to have registered centuries in all international formats. Apart from his three ODI tons, KL Rahul has 5 Test centuries and 2 T20I centuries to his credit.
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Meanwhile, his wicket was first to fall in Indian innings as it brought to an end to a dominating 227-run opening stand with Rohit Sharma. On or end, Sharma also brought up his 28th ODI century and right-hander switched gears upon reaching triple-figure mark. At time of this report, India were 248-2 from 39 overs.
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16:09 IST, December 18th 2019