"Pure Test match gold"- Fans hail KL Rahul as he registers sensational ton in IND vs ENG 1st test

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Published at :June 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM

Modified at :June 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM

"Pure Test match gold"- Fans hail KL Rahul as he registers sensational ton in IND vs ENG 1st test

(Courtesy : BCCI)

KL Rahul slammed his ninth century in test cricket for India.

In the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Indian Cricket Team opener KL Rahul has stepped up for his team in the ongoing first test against the England Cricket Team. The opening game of the five-match series between the teams is taking place at Headingley in Leeds.

KL Rahul, who showed great promise in the first innings, made sure that he played a vital innings for his team in the second innings. The opening batter thrived under pressure and has given his team a solid chance to win the first game of the series.

Opening the innings, KL Rahul looked pretty solid with the bat right from the start. The right-hander, in the last session of the third day, played some gorgeous drives and looked pleasing to the eye. But he was made to work hard in the first session of the ongoing fourth day.

On a day which has been overcast and the conditions for batting being very difficult, KL Rahul oozed his class with the bat. He respected the good balls and ensured that he held the fort for his team, scoring runs as well to make sure India takes a healthy lead.

KL Rahul first slammed a solid half-century, and when his team needed him to score big, he delivered and registered a classy ton. The opening batter got to his ton in 202 balls, registering his ninth century in the longest format of the game.

Fans on X react as KL Rahul slams a brilliant century in the second innings of the IND vs ENG Test

KL Rahul hitting a ton under pressure and in tough situations made fans on X (formerly Twitter) react to it. They lauded the batter for his blistering innings and gave some joyful reactions. Here are some of them:

We often hear, KL Rahul doesn’t show up when India needs him the most, well, next time they say that, just show them this innings. What a century in the second innings at Leeds! KLR is standing tall 👏 pic.twitter.com/bxFqjBpxT9
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) June 23, 2025

KL Rahul never scores ugly runs. Another iconic well deserved century pic.twitter.com/P7hob5XHF3
— Div🦁 (@div_yumm) June 23, 2025

KL Rahul’s class on full display in Leeds! 💯Batted through tough conditions and brought up a classy century when India needed it most. Pure elegance under pressure. 👏🔥 #INDvsENG #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/xlzoDV5PJV
— Ankan Kar (@AnkanKar) June 23, 2025

🇮🇳 openers to score three Test tons in England:KL Rahul End of the list.
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) June 23, 2025

KL Rahul’s century is worth more than those 3 hundreds in the first innings. The way England’s bowlers were breathing fire this morning, this knock is pure gem and a saviour. Well done Kele! pic.twitter.com/3ruitiVust
— Jahazi (@Oye_Jahazi) June 23, 2025

There are barely anything more beautiful than an in form KL Rahul. pic.twitter.com/eWWDT8Lvkf
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) June 23, 2025

Patience. Precision. Perfection. KL Rahul’s century in Leeds is pure Test match gold. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/9oIhoOU2F0
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) June 23, 2025

High-quality test batting!👏👏👏@klrahul #ENGvIND #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/syBCvTtkAN
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) June 23, 2025

This has to be the best and the most aesthetically pleasing test hundred of KL Rahul. An innings full of Classy shots. pic.twitter.com/XzQLLBZt1w
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) June 23, 2025

No Asian opener has more 100s in England than KL Rahul. Only Mark Taylor and Graeme Smith have scored more 100s than him since 1989. pic.twitter.com/p3wZ4KXQ5C
— Prithvi (@Prithvi10_) June 23, 2025

Defensive In TestsConstructive in ODIsDestructive in T20sOne of the most versatile batsman of India. Well played KL Rahul. pic.twitter.com/UyeMGHOtxG
— Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) June 23, 2025

What a fabulous hundred, @klrahul. Just outstanding to watch him play the situation to perfection.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) June 23, 2025

The Man, The Myth, The KL Rahul. 🐐🤍 pic.twitter.com/pHYZeK7vLW
— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) June 23, 2025

– Champions Trophy.– IPL.– Test Cricket in England.4 months, 3 different formats, KL Rahul has ruled everything 🥺 pic.twitter.com/YvlFJx0rZs
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 23, 2025

Outstanding century by @klrahul. Absolute class. Test match batting of the very highest order. So happy for him.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 23, 2025

KL Rahul before playing a gritty innings today pic.twitter.com/6pxJ0I43sg
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) June 23, 2025

Watching him bat this innings is like watching the MCC coaching manual in action. Top top knock from a high class batter. Well played @klrahul 👏🏻 #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/Tjy4sImfSd
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 23, 2025

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