KL Rahul continued his impressive form at Centurion by scoring his second consecutive Test century at the venue. Despite a challenging pitch, Rahul’s innings helped India reach a respectable total of 245 against South Africa on the second day of the Boxing Day Test.
Rahul’s century made him the first visiting batsman to achieve multiple hundreds in Centurion. He had previously scored 123 in the 2021/22 series and today he was the last man to be dismissed for India, with a score of 101.
In addition to this milestone, Rahul became the fifth designated Indian wicket-keeper to score a century outside of Asia. His knock came off 137 balls and included 14 fours and four sixes. He added 31 runs to his overnight score of 70 not out.
During the morning session, India added 37 runs from 8.4 overs, facing a total of 67.4 overs in their first innings. South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee and Nandre Burger took a wicket each on Wednesday, while Kagiso Rabada had completed a five-wicket haul on the opening day.
Indian batsman KL Rahul scored his second consecutive Test century at Centurion during the Boxing Day Test against South Africa. Rahul became the first visiting player to achieve multiple hundreds at this venue. His knock of 101 runs came from 137 balls and included 14 fours and four sixes. He added 31 runs to his overnight score of 70 not out. Despite Rahul’s efforts, India managed to post a total of 245 in their first innings. South African bowlers Gerald Coetzee and Nandre Burger took a wicket each on the second day, while Kagiso Rabada had completed a five-wicket haul on the opening day.
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