Rahul Leads India's Recovery
KL Rahul's Unbeaten Century Leads India to 351 Against the West Indies
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Key Points
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Rahul reached his century in 80 balls, the second-fastest of his nine ODI hundreds, according to ANI.
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Rohit Sharma’s 92 also marked a milestone: at 39, he became only the fourth opener in ODI history to reach 10,000 runs at the top of the order.
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Rahul made 42 runs from the final 12 balls he faced and shared partnerships of 40 with Anshul Kamboj and 61 with Gurnoor Brar.
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Jayden Seales struck twice in consecutive deliveries to leave India at 4/2 in the first three overs; ANI reported that he finished with 3/62.
India recovered from a devastating start to post 351/7 in the third ODI against West Indies, with KL Rahul's unbeaten 129 leading a dramatic late-inning charge. After losing both Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli in the opening overs, India's top order crumbled—but Rahul's aggressive batting, combined with Rohit Sharma's 92 and Ruturaj Gaikwad's 57, turned the match around completely Zee News.
Rahul's unbeaten century was his ninth in ODI cricket and came off just 80 balls, making it the second-fastest of his career ANI. The West Indies bowler Jayden Seales had struck twice in the first three overs to leave India reeling at 4/2, but Rahul's aggressive finishing—42 runs from his last 12 balls—proved decisive Rediff.
Gill and Kohli Fall in Opening Onslaught
West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales dismantled India's top order with two wickets in consecutive deliveries. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli both fell within the first three overs, leaving India in a precarious position at 4/2 Daily Hunt. Seales finished with 3 wickets for 62 runs, making him the most dangerous bowler on the day ANI.
Rahul Accelerates to Fastest Century of the Match
KL Rahul shifted gears dramatically in the final overs, scoring 42 runs from just 12 deliveries to reach his unbeaten 129. His century came off 80 balls, marking the second-fastest of his nine ODI hundreds ANI. Rahul's aggressive batting transformed India's innings from rescue operation into commanding total Rediff.
Rohit Reaches 10,000 ODI Runs as Opener
Rohit Sharma's 92 achieved a historic milestone: at 39 years old, he became only the fourth opener in ODI history to reach 10,000 runs at the top of the order Rediff. His steady knock provided the backbone for India's recovery, and combined with Gaikwad's 57, helped stitch India's innings back together after the early collapse Zee News.
Final Partnerships Seal India's Series Sweep Bid
Rahul shared key partnerships down the order—a 40-run stand with Anshul Kamboj and a 61-run partnership with Gurnoor Brar—to lift India's total past 350. These late-inning contributions proved crucial in building a competitive total against West Indies. India's strong finish positioned them to complete a series whitewash Daily Hunt.
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