Did KL Rahul Score a Century as India Trails England?
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Synopsis
In a gripping match at Lord's, KL Rahul's stellar performance with a century puts India in contention, despite challenges. Jadeja and Reddy's partnership strengthens their innings against England’s formidable bowling attack. Will India turn the tide in the remaining overs? Stay tuned!
Key Takeaways
- KL Rahul scored his 10th Test century.
- Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy formed a vital partnership.
- India is currently at 316/5, trailing by 71 runs.
- England's bowlers struggled to break the partnership.
- Shoaib Bashir's injury raises concerns for England.
London, July 12 (NationPress) Senior Indian opener KL Rahul celebrated his 10th Test century, while Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy formed an unbeaten 62-run partnership for the sixth wicket. The visitors reached 316/5 in 91 overs against England at tea, trailing by 71 runs at Lord's on Saturday.
This session saw a sluggish pace of runs, with Rahul dismissed for exactly 100, leaving India in a precarious position at 254/5. Despite England's various strategies and their pacers achieving more lateral movement with the new ball, they couldn't break the partnership between Jadeja (40 not out) and Reddy (25 not out). The hosts also faced concerns regarding Shoaib Bashir's availability for the match after he sustained a left finger injury due to a powerful drive from Jadeja.
The session commenced with Rahul driving Jofra Archer through mid-off for a single, marking his second century of the series and at this iconic venue, having last achieved this feat in 2021. However, in the following over, a momentary lapse in concentration led Rahul to edge a delivery from Shoaib Bashir to first slip, departing for 100 off 177 balls.
What followed was a scene of chaos - Jadeja attempted to sneak a single amid an lbw appeal, and Reddy was nearly run out if Ollie Pope had hit the stumps accurately. He had another fortunate escape on zero when Pope missed again.
The duo faced a formidable challenge from Archer, who was impressively fast and precise, consistently reaching 90mph during a brief four-over spell, leaving the crowd in awe. However, Archer's missed attempts at the stumps allowed Jadeja and Reddy to remain unscathed.
When Bashir bowled, Jadeja hit him over mid-wicket for a four, followed by a thick edge past Brydon Carse for another boundary. Reddy also started finding his rhythm, lofting Bashir for four, and later glancing Archer and Chris Woakes for a four each. Reddy was struck on the grille by a bouncer and the pair had a third mix-up, but they managed to survive until the tea break.
Brief scores:
England 387 lead India 316/5 in 91 overs (KL Rahul 100, Rishabh Pant 74; Jofra Archer 1-45, Ben Stokes 1-50) by 71 runs
Point of View
Our unwavering support lies with the Indian cricket team. The resilience shown by KL Rahul and his partners today is commendable. While challenges persist, the team's fighting spirit keeps fans hopeful for a remarkable comeback.
NationPress
14/07/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What was KL Rahul's score in the 3rd Test?
KL Rahul scored a remarkable 100 runs in the 3rd Test against England.
How did Jadeja and Reddy contribute to the innings?
Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy formed an unbeaten partnership of 62 runs for the sixth wicket.
What is India's current position in the match?
India reached 316/5 at tea, trailing England by 71 runs.
Who were the key bowlers for England?
Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes were significant bowlers for England, each taking a wicket.
What injury did Shoaib Bashir sustain?
Shoaib Bashir picked up a left finger injury during the match.
