IND vs SA: “KLassy 100” – Twitterati reacts as KL Rahul brings a mesmerizing ton with a boundary
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The Boxing Day Test match between India and South Africa is currently underway at the SuperSport Park, Centurion. Star opener and vice-captain for the ongoing Test series against South Africa, KL Rahul smashed yet another century to continue with his dream form in red-ball cricket.
Earlier, the visiting team’s skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first to put runs on the board. However, this decision could turn out against them as the pitch was offering some movement for the fast bowlers in the initial overs. However, the opening pair of Rahul and Mayank Agarwal tackled the conditions well to pile up a massive partnership of 117 runs before the latter got out for 60.
On the other hand, the second Karnataka batter went on to complete his seventh Test century and first in South Africa. With this hard-fought knock, he also became the first Indian opening batter to smash a ton in England (twice), Australia and South Africa. His inning became even more special as he brought the 100th run with the help of a glorious boundary on the fifth ball of the 78th over against the spinner Keshav Maharaj.
Here’s the full video of the moment marking the completion of KL Rahul’s special century against SA:
Twitter reactions on KL Rahul’s Boxing Day Test ton
Soon after the right-hander completed his century, many former cricketers, experts and fans erupted on social media to congratulate Rahul for his amazing feat. Here are some of the top tweets:
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— BCCI (@BCCI) December 26, 2021
A phenomenal century by @klrahul11 here at the SuperSport Park.
This is his 7th Test ton ??#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/mQ4Rfnd8UX
Well played @klrahul11 Top class ???? @BCCI #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/oshNekD9Xr
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 26, 2021
Welcome to the exclusive club of Indian openers with a Test hundred in SA @klrahul11 ? very well played ?? #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/Fjz2RRA4aA
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) December 26, 2021
KL Rahul to his haters after scoring Century at Centurion ?? . Well played Rockstar @klrahul11 ?? pic.twitter.com/DziazbryVp
— RJ Raunac (@rjraunac) December 26, 2021
KL Rahul has won back more than what he was guilty of losing out on. And this has been a pugnacious knock, pacing his 100 ? over the three sessions: survive survive survive till you get on top of the conditions @klrahul11 #INDvsSA
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) December 26, 2021
A KLassy 100! ? I am so glad we got to see KL Rahul inserted back into the Indian Test team this year. He’s played some great red ball cricket. A very versatile player. A well made century that is! ?? #SAvIND
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) December 26, 2021
There’s a KL Rahul who admonishes every ball in T20s .. And there’s a KL Rahul who’s so poised and patient in test cricket. Both a treat to watch. So much to admire about the centurion at Centurion today .. And the context of this hundred .. Taking a bow @klrahul11 #INDvsSA
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) December 26, 2021
KL Rahul has scored at least a century in each of the six countries in which has played Test cricket – Australia, England, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies. #INDvsSA
— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) December 26, 2021
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KL Rahul becomes the first ever Indian opener in history to score a Test century each in Australia, England and South Africa…Holy Goodness…!! @klrahul11 ❤
— ??????? ???????? (@SaurabhTripathS) December 26, 2021
Best Test match opener in India currently..?? My Vote to him.?#SAvsIND #SAvIND #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/xfTz7awal9
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