KL Rahul shines with century, but India can't seal the win

KL Rahul dazzled everyone with his stunning century of 112 runs in the second ODI against New Zealand, helping India bounce back from a shaky 118-4. Despite his heroics, the team fell short as Daryl Mitchell led the BlackCaps to a seven-wicket win. The series is now tied, and the final showdown is set for January 18 in Indore!

Quick rundown

1.Rahul anchors the middle order with a classy 112* off 92, proving nerves of steel under pressure.

2.Shastri hails Rahul's calm temperament and late surge, a masterclass in pacing.

3.India post 284-7 but Daryl Mitchell's century fuels NZ's seven-wicket chase.

4.Rahul stitches key partnerships with Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy to steady the ship.

5.Decider arrives at Holkar Stadium, Indore—clear what's on the line.

KL Rahul's Legendary 112* Ignites IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Clash
KL Rahul's Legendary 112* Ignites IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Clash
Ladies and gentlemen, behold the phenomenon that is KL Rahul! In the second ODI against New Zealand at Niranjan Shah Stadium, he unleashed a breathtaking 112* off just 92 balls! With India in a tight spot at 115/3, he ascended to greatness, smashing 11 fours and a six, propelling the team to a colossal 284/7! And that two-finger salute? A heartfelt tribute to his little superstar, Evaarah! What a moment in history!
01:00 pm on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
IND vs NZ 2026: KL Rahul's epic century saves the day, believe it!
IND vs NZ 2026: KL Rahul's epic century saves the day, believe it!
Hey, believe it! On January 14, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, KL Rahul stepped up like a true ninja, scoring a match-saving century against New Zealand! Coming in at No.5, he faced the pressure head-on and formed a solid 73-run bond with Jadeja. With an unbeaten 112 off 92 balls, he helped India reach 284/7! Shubman Gill also showed his skills with a cool 56, proving that runs matter more than just flashy strike rates!
02:55 pm on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
KL Rahul's Century: A Masterpiece, But Not Enough to Win
KL Rahul's Century: A Masterpiece, But Not Enough to Win
KL Rahul, you genius! An unbeaten 112 off 92 balls in the second ODI against New Zealand? That’s how you make a statement! But India set a target of 285 runs? What are you, an idiot sandwich? New Zealand chased it down with seven wickets to spare! Rahul, you showed restraint like a pro, but don’t forget to turn up the heat next time!
07:50 am on Thursday, 15 January, 2026
Karthik's Smooth Praise for KL Rahul's Stellar ODI Show
Karthik's Smooth Praise for KL Rahul's Stellar ODI Show
Yo, peep this! Dinesh Karthik’s spillin’ the tea on KL Rahul after he dropped a bomb of a century, 112 off 92, liftin’ India from a sticky 118/4 to a fresh 284/7 against New Zealand on January 14. Karthik’s remindin’ fans to give Rahul his props for stayin’ cool under pressure and shinin’ bright at number five with stats that are straight fire.
04:00 pm on Wednesday, 14 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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