KL Rahul shines bright but India stumbles against NZ in Rajkot

In a thrilling showdown on January 14, KL Rahul dazzled with an unbeaten 112 off 92 balls against New Zealand. His impressive performance included 11 fours and a six! However, New Zealand triumphed by seven wickets in Rajkot, thanks to Daryl Mitchell's century. With 141 runs in the series, Rahul is set to be a key player as India aims for victory in Indore on January 18.

Quick rundown

1.Point 1: Rahul slams his eighth ODI ton and keeps the scoreboard party going.

2.Point 2: Ian Smith calls Rahul a mature chameleon—open, six, or bat in between, he does it all.

3.Point 3: Rahul finishes games or sets up totals—two big roles in one innings.

4.Point 4: New Zealand couldn’t snag Rahul’s wicket in either clash—boss-level resilience.

5.Point 5: India eye a series win in Indore on Jan 18 to seal the deal.

KL Rahul's Enchanted Six Sparks Century in ODI Adventure
KL Rahul's Enchanted Six Sparks Century in ODI Adventure
In a dazzling duel at the spellbound castle of Rajkot, KL Rahul, a true sorcerer of the bat, unleashed a magical six off the formidable Kyle Jamieson, summoning his century with flair! With 112 runs, he turned the tide for India, weaving a 73-run charm with Ravindra Jadeja, as the Kiwis sought victory to stay afloat in this enchanting series.
12:25 pm on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
KL Rahul's Rajkot Masterclass: Underachiever No More, Folks!
KL Rahul's Rajkot Masterclass: Underachiever No More, Folks!
Folks, KL Rahul just smashed his eighth ODI century! Incredible, right? Everyone said he was an 'underachiever'—wrong! He scored 112* off 92 balls like a true champion! But India? They lost by seven wickets. Can you believe it? But Rahul's got the talent, the flair, and the confidence! Huge win for him, folks! I told you so!
10:25 am on Thursday, 15 January, 2026
KL Rahul ki shandar 112* ne sabko chhuda diya hairaan
KL Rahul ki shandar 112* ne sabko chhuda diya hairaan
Aaj KL Rahul ne Niranjan Shah Stadium mein aise khel diya, jaise koi raja apne darbar mein! 112* runs ki baat hai, bhai, 92 balls par! Team ki muskil waqt par aaye, par dekho, kaise chaaron taraf chha gaye, 11 chaaron aur ek six ke saath. Century ke baad do ungliyon se beti ko yaad kiya, wah bhai, kya baat hai! India ka score 284/7, ab New Zealand ki muskil badh gayi!
12:55 pm on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
KL Rahul's Century: A Fantastic Show, But Still a Loss!
KL Rahul's Century: A Fantastic Show, But Still a Loss!
Ladies and gentlemen, KL Rahul just delivered a magnificent century—112 not out! Incredible! He pulled India from the edge of disaster at 118-4, a real savior! But guess what? We still lost! The BlackCaps took it like champions. One match left, folks. Mark your calendars for January 18, it’s going to be huge!
08:45 am on Thursday, 15 January, 2026
Dodda Ganesh Schools Team on Rahul’s Batting Spot - No. 6? Nah!
Dodda Ganesh Schools Team on Rahul’s Batting Spot - No. 6? Nah!
In Rajkot, KL Rahul dazzled with an unbeaten 112, proving he’s the real MVP. Dodda Ganesh said movin' him to No. 6 is like hiding a Rolls-Royce in the garage. With Shubman Gill and Jadeja backing him up, India rolled to 284/7, showing that Rahul's got the magic touch, fo' shizzle.
05:40 pm on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026

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