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Xtra Time Web Desk: KL Rahul scored one of the best overseas hundred by an Indian in the rainbow nation. In the ongoing first Test against South Africa, KL Rahul emerged as the saviour for Team India, showcasing resilience and skill. With most top-order batters like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer struggling on a tricky pitch, Rahul's gritty knock took center stage. Ending Day 1 at 208/8, Rahul's innings of 101 not out played a pivotal role in reaching a respectable total of 245. His innings was studded with 10 fours and two sixes.

Facing the pace challenge posed by Kagiso Rabada, Rahul formed crucial partnerships with lower-middle order and tailenders, displaying his versatility. The highlight of his innings was reaching the century mark with a stunning six off South African pacer Nandre Burger. The entire Indian camp stood up to applaud Rahul's remarkable achievement. Star India batter Virat Kohli came out of the dressing room to acknowledge the remarkable feat by Rahul. The Karnataka batter was also seen taking a bow towards the dressing room as a mark of mutual admiration to each other.

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In the context of a struggling lower order, Rahul’s contribution was crucial, rescuing India from a precarious position in the series’ opening Test match. The Indian dressing room’s overwhelming acknowledgment of his feat reflects the immense value placed on his remarkable performance.

Joining the likes of Tendulkar and Azharuddin, whose iconic centuries in South Africa are etched in cricket history, KL Rahul’s hundred shines brightly—a testament not just to his skill but to his unwavering determination. Furthermore, Rahul’s achievement of becoming the second Indian wicketkeeper-batsman after Rishabh Pant to score a Test hundred in South Africa adds another layer to his impressive accomplishment.

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