KL Rahul scored a scintillating century in the first Twenty20 International (T20I) match between India and England, on Tuesday. KL Rahul was unbeaten on 101 runs as India cruised to victory with eight wickets in hand. KL Rahul's classy knock ensured that the Indian team cantered to overcome the target without any hiccups in the run-chase. The classy strokeplay, the timing and the placement of shots were quite stupendous!

In his fine knock of 101 runs, KL Rahul hit ten fours and five sixes, much to the delight of Indian fans present in the Old Trafford Stadium, in Manchester. The cover drives, inside-out lofted shots, stepping down the pitch, a reverse-sweep, and hitting the ball over the third-man and fine-leg region with ease – KL Rahul’s innings had a bit of everything!

India had a shaky start after Shikhar Dhawan lost his wicket in the first over. A dubious selection in the team, KL Rahul proved his detractors wrong and silenced the critics in the best possible way! Read India vs England 1st T20I Match Highlights Here.

Captain Kohli sprung a surprise with no Suresh Raina or himself coming to bat at number 3 position. It was KL Rahul who turned up when India lost Dhawan in the first over. He stitched a steady partnership of 123 runs with Rohit Sharma for the second wicket as India neared the target with ease. Read India vs England 1st T20I Match Scorecard Here.

It was captain Kohli who hit the winning shot; however, it was only after KL Rahul completed his much-deserved century. The century saw India go one-up in the three-match T20I series. The next match is at Cardiff on July 6, and the selection dilemma for the skipper is likely to continue, given the form KL Rahul is in!

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