Record-Breaking ODI Century
KL Rahul scores brilliant century to lift India past West Indies in third ODI
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Key Points
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Rahul reached his century with his third six of the innings and finished with nine fours.
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England’s Jos Buttler holds the record for the highest ODI score by a designated wicketkeeper-batter against the West Indies, making 150 off 77 balls in 2019; Rahul is the seventh designated wicketkeeper-batter to score an ODI century against the side.
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Rahul Dravid’s two ODI centuries against the West Indies as a designated wicketkeeper-batter were unbeaten scores of 103 in 1999 and 109 in 2002, both in Ahmedabad.
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India had already secured the series before the third ODI, while West Indies were seeking a win to finish the series on a positive note.
KL Rahul smashed his ninth ODI century in India's third match against West Indies at Mullanpur, anchoring a strong innings after early collapses. Yahoo News Malaysia reported that Rahul reached the milestone in roughly 80 balls, helping India post 351-7. The wicketkeeper-batter's century comes as India has already secured the series, giving him a chance to stamp his authority on the final game.
Rahul's knock featured three sixes and nine fours, marking his first century of the series. News18 noted that his achievement equals a 27-year-old record set by Rahul Dravid — making Rahul only the second Indian wicketkeeper-batter to score an ODI hundred against the West Indies. At Mullanpur, Rahul became the first player ever to hit an ODI century at the New Chandigarh venue.
Rahul Steadies India After Early Batting Collapse
India stumbled early in the third ODI, with Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli falling cheaply and leaving the team at 4-2. Yahoo News Malaysia reported that Rohit Sharma rescued India with a 92-run knock, while Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 57. Rahul's unbeaten 100-plus score provided the anchor India needed to reach a competitive total above 330 runs.
Matching Dravid's Rare Wicketkeeper-Batter Record
Rahul Dravid set an exclusive mark by scoring two ODI centuries as a designated wicketkeeper-batter against West Indies — unbeaten innings of 103 in 1999 and 109 in 2002, both in Ahmedabad. News18 confirmed that Rahul's ninth century now equals Dravid's distinction. England's Jos Buttler holds the broader record for wicketkeeper-batters against the West Indies with 150 off 77 balls in 2019, making Rahul the seventh designated wicketkeeper-batter overall to reach a hundred against this opponent.
Milestone for Rahul in Already-Decided Series
Since India had clinched the series before this final match, West Indies were chasing a consolation win to finish on a high note. Free Press Journal highlighted that Rahul's first appearance of the series came in the third ODI, and he made the most of it. His explosive 80-ball century showcases why he remains a key player in India's ODI lineup heading into international tournaments.
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