KL Rahul Smashes Ninth Test Century at Headingley. Indian opener KL Rahul showcased his class with a brilliant century in the second innings of the ongoing Headingley Test against England. This marked his ninth Test hundred, and it came at a crucial time for India.
Following his impressive knock, Rahul’s wife and Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty took to Instagram to share a heartwarming story, celebrating his remarkable achievement.
With this ton, KL Rahul became the fourth Indian batter to score a century in the match. In the first innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant had already notched up hundreds, powering India to a total of 471.
Pant, continuing his form, scored another century in the second innings, becoming the first Indian cricketer to hit twin centuries in a Test match on English soil. KL Rahul, who contributed 42 runs in the first innings, returned with a far more commanding performance in the second, solidifying India’s position in the match.
Athiya Shetty Reacts to Husband KL Rahul’s Stunning Century with Instagram Story
Cricket fans flooded social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with praise for KL Rahul after his brilliant century. Joining the celebration, Rahul’s wife, actress Athiya Shetty, posted a story on her Instagram to mark the mome
The right-handed batsman registered his third Test century on English soil, having previously scored hundreds at The Oval in 2018 and at Lord’s in 2021.
In the second innings, Rahul and Pant stitched together a crucial 195-run stand for the fourth wicket, taking India’s score to 287 for 4. Pant was dismissed after a well-made 118, while Rahul departed after scoring 137 off 247 balls.
