KL Rahul Breaks MS Dhoni's Record, Becomes 1st Indian Wicketkeeper to Score ODI Century vs NZ

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News18•14-01-2026, 19:19
KL Rahul Breaks MS Dhoni's Record, Becomes 1st Indian Wicketkeeper to Score ODI Century vs NZ
- •KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 112 against New Zealand in Rajkot, leading India to 284/7.
- •He became the first designated Indian wicketkeeper-batter to hit an ODI century against New Zealand, surpassing MS Dhoni's record.
- •Rahul's 112* is the highest score by an Indian wicketkeeper vs New Zealand in ODIs.
- •He is also the first Indian to score an ODI century in Rajkot, reaching his eighth ODI hundred in 87 balls.
- •Rahul built crucial partnerships, including a 73-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja, demonstrating composure and smart shot selection.
Why It Matters: KL Rahul's historic century against New Zealand in Rajkot broke MS Dhoni's record, solidifying his role.
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