"KL Rahul adapts brilliantly across all formats" - Fans react as keeper-batter hits century in ENG-L vs IND-A 2nd unofficial Test

KL Rahul starred with the bat on Day 1 of the ongoing second unofficial Test between India A and England Lions in Northampton on Friday, June 6. The right-handed batter smashed his 19th first-class century, achieving the landmark in 150 deliveries with the help of one six and 13 boundaries.

During his gritty knock, he shared a 121-run partnership with Dhruv Jurel for the fourth wicket.

Fans on X lauded KL Rahul for his 100 against England Lions ahead of the five-match Test series, when India will begin their 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. One user wrote:

"KL RAHUL - ONE OF THE MOST VERSATILE BATTERS IN THIS GENERATION."

Another user commented:

"Doubt him? He delivers. KL Rahul’s bat doesn’t talk, it roar.... 19th First-Class centuries and counting."

A third user added:

"Whether it's opening the innings or finishing games in the middle order, KL Rahul adapts brilliantly across all formats."

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KL Rahul's ton augurs well for India ahead of the Test series. The wicketkeeper-batter also enjoys a promising record in England, scoring 614 runs in 18 innings with the help of two centuries and a fifty.

He has 3,257 runs in 58 Tests (101 innings), including eight tons and 17 half-centuries. He remains the key to success for the Men in Blue after former skippers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from the longest format last month.

KL Rahul's ton helps India A dominate England Lions in 2nd unofficial Test

A clinical batting display from KL Rahul helped India A dominate England Lions in the 2nd unofficial Test. Dhruv Jurel and Karun Nair also chipped in with 52 and 40 runs, respectively.

At the time of writing, India A were 252/5 after 61.2 overs, with Nitish Kumar Reddy at the crease. KL Rahul (116 off 168) was the last batter to be dismissed. Chris Woakes and George Hill have bagged three and two wickets, respectively.

Earlier, the first unofficial Test between the two sides ended in a draw. Karun Nair top-scored with a double century, while Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel chipped in with 90s.