KL Rahul slams a majestic 112* on return to opening for Delhi Capitals, becoming second only to Virat Kohli in most IPL tons by an Indian. A comeback knock that shook IPL 2025.
Rahul Rises Again: Back at the Top, Back in His Element
KL Rahul came back to his natural openers place in Delhi Capitals and regaled the cricket world of his quality. Under the floodlights at Arun Jaitley Stadium against Gujarat Titans, Rahul played an innings that was not only did it make you take notice but era-defining. Having recently been a middlly awful middle order player, the 32 yr old delivered an vintage masterclass with his unbeaten 112 off 65 balls that took DC to a scoreable 199/4 after a forgettable one.
Fifth IPL Ton Puts Rahul in Elite Company
Rahul’s fifth IPL century, which now pushes him into an elite group — only Kohli has eight among Indian players. His name is now beside a list of greats like Chris Gayle and Jos Buttler in the all-time list as proof of his reliability (and beauty). Also, it was Rahul’s first century this millennium finally as a Right Hand Batsman in the IPL 2025 indicating that pressure takes him to another level.
Poetry in Motion: Rahul’s Shot Selection and Timing
Rahul sailed along with his usual style punching Siraj behind point, after that with a through midwicket on Rabada and with no qualms selecting the length of Rashid Khan. His fifty was done in just 35 balls after that it was the tactical aggression his cricket brain has learnt over time. He ran Sai Kishore’s spin down the ground and complemented the new angle on Prasidh Krishna’s pace.
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Strike Rotation and Boundary Brilliance
What made this century unique, wasn’t just about the boundaries but GT never gave bowlers a chance to breathe except for Rahul. In his first 100 runs only 23 of them were dot balls. Fielding after fielder, he worked out 38 on the fence with a total of 17 runs. Perfect mixture of patience and power, The Ideal Rahul with the touch of a modern twist.
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A Fitting Finish to a Statement Knock
It was the 19th over and century came in a similar, confident manner — with a bottom hander six to midwicket that sounded his confidence. DC got there finally, but eventually (Rahul ended unbeaten on 45 for the session) having add some grinding, captaincy touch to a tiring innings. Whether GT could chase that, his innings is an eternal highlight of the evening a symbol that class never grows old—but it just needs some room.
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