KL Rahul slams his sixth ODI ton on comeback: Stats
Star batter KL Rahul made his comeback match memorable by slamming his sixth ODI century in the 2023 Asia Cup. He reached three figures on the reserve day of the Super Four encounter against Pakistan in Colombo. Rahul, who returned to international cricket after nearly six months, took India past 300 along with Virat Kohli. Here are the key stats.
A defiant knock from Rahul
Rahul came to the middle after India lost both openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill on 123. While the Indian openers set it up for the middle order, Rahul and Kohli carried it forward. Rahul went after the Pakistan bowlers on the reserve day, smashing boundaries at will. He brought up his ton off 100 balls in the 47th over.
Joint third-fastest Indian to complete 2,000 ODI runs
Early in his knock, Rahul became the joint third-fastest Indian to accomplish 2,000 runs in ODI cricket. He reached this feat with his 14th run. Rahul completed 2,000 ODI runs in his 53rd innings. He joined Kohli as the joint third-fastest Indian to get to the mark (in terms of innings). Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan this this list (48 innings).
Rahul completes 4,000 List A runs
Earlier in the match, Rahul surpassed 4,000 runs in List A cricket. He came into the match with 3,996 runs at 43.91 in the format. He now owns 10 tons and 26 fifties List A cricket.
A look at his ODI numbers
Rahul has now racked up 2,097 runs from 55 matches at an average of 47.65. He has six tons and 13 fifties under his belt. In 20 home ODI matches, Rahul owns 833 runs at 49.00. In 25 away ODIs (home of opposition), the versatile player has amassed 732 runs at 38.52. Rahul now averages an incredible 66.50 at neutral venues.
A record double-century stand
Rahul finished with an unbeaten 111(106), a knock laced with 12 fours and 2 sixes. He added an unbeaten 233 for the third wicket along with Kohli, who smacked a 94-ball 122*. This is now the highest-ever partnership for any wicket in the ODI Asia Cup. The duo overtook Mohammad Hafeez and Nasir Jamshed (224 vs India, 2012).
