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Classy KL Rahul Surpasses Legends To Script Massive Records After Century At Lord's

Soumyajit Dutta

KL Rahul [Source: @JaisFanForever/X.com]KL Rahul [Source: @JaisFanForever/X.com]

KL Rahul hit his second century at Lord’s, anchoring India's innings and guiding them to a substantial total on Day 3 of the third Test at Lord’s. The stylish right-hander stood firm even as wickets fell around him, crafting a composed 100 off 177 balls. 

Rahul's knock has given India a fighting chance bringing calm to a tense chase. Rahul, who had struggled for consistency in previous away tours, once again proved his love for English conditions with this iconic innings and broke some major milestones in the process.

1. Most Test Hundreds for India at Lord’s

KL Rahul became the second Indian after Dilip Vengsarkar to score multiple Test centuries at Lord’s. His 100-run knock today followed his famous 129 in 2021, placing him just behind Vengsarkar, who has three centuries at the iconic venue.

2. 4 Test Hundreds in England as an Opener

Rahul is now the only Indian opener to score 4 Test centuries in England. With 100 runs today, he overtook other legends like Virender Sehwag and Vijay in terms of centuries by an opener in these conditions.

3. Most Test Centuries by Indian Openers at Lord’s

With his hundred on Day 3 of the ongoing Lord’s Test, KL Rahul became the only Indian opener to score two Test centuries at the historic venue. He surpassed legends like Vinoo Mankad and Ravi Shastri, who have one century each at Lord’s. Rahul’s twin hundreds, 129 in 2021 and 100 in 2025, highlight his ability to succeed under testing English conditions and cement his legacy among India’s finest red-ball openers.

4. 6 Test Hundreds in England Overall

With this century, KL Rahul’s tally in England now stands at 6 Test tons, equalling the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Rishabh Pant. Only Rahul Dravid has more with 6, keeping Rahul in elite company.

5. 2nd Most Test Runs by an Indian Opener in SENA

Rahul’s 100 at Lord’s lifted his career tally to 1608 runs in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries. He now sits only behind Sunil Gavaskar (2464 runs), surpassing Sehwag (1574) and Vijay (1285).

6. 10th Test Century in Career

This was Rahul’s 10th century in Test cricket, marking a personal milestone and a statement of return to form in the longest format. He reached the three-figure mark after a patient knock which was cherished by the Indian dressing room and the fans as well.