KL Rahul scored his first World Cup century as India faced Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019) match at Headingley Leeds. This is Rahul’s second one-day International (ODI) century in 22 matches. Rahul was promoted as an opener after Shikhar Dhawan’s injury and the right-hander made good use of it. Rohit Sharma Becomes First Batsman to Score Five Centuries in a Single Edition of Cricket World Cup, Achieves Feat During IND vs SL CWC 2019 Match.

Meanwhile, Rahul was once again involved in a century-run stand with Rohit Sharma as the duo registered highest opening stand for India in the World Cup. Rahul was dismissed on an individual score of 111 off 118 balls. His knock included 11 fours and a six. Rohit Sharma Hilariously Trolls Yuzvendra Chahal on Instagram Ahead of IND vs SL, CWC 2019.

India, thanks to to centuries from Rohit and Rahul, India chased down 265 with seven wickets in hand. With this win, India now moves to top of the CWC 2019 points table with 15 points. If South Africa beat Australia in the last round-robin then India will afce New Zealand in the first semi-final on July 09.

Before Rahul’s century, Rohit also registered his ton as he became the first batsman to score five centuries in a single edition of World Cup. Meanwhile, apart from this century, Rahul has scored two half-centuries as well.    

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