Archive · 3 Oct 2026
KL Rahul Century Draws Cheers From Suniel Shetty and Athiya
KL Rahul scored a century for India in an ODI cricket match against West Indies.
He made 129 runs without being out.
India scored 351 runs in its 50 overs.
Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad helped steady the innings with a big partnership.
Rahul’s father-in-law, actor Suniel Shetty, celebrated the achievement on Instagram.
Rahul’s wife, Athiya Shetty, also shared a message of support.
West Indies later reached the target and won the match.
India had already won the first two games in the three-match series.
KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 129 from 87 balls, reaching his century off 80 deliveries.
Suniel Shetty celebrated Rahul’s century on Instagram, writing, “Just Rahul being Rahul. Proud always.”
Athiya Shetty also shared a picture of Rahul and added a red heart emoji.
India scored 351/7 in 50 overs after an early setback and a 137-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
West Indies chased the target to win the third ODI; India had won the first two matches.
- Who
- KL Rahul, India and West Indies; Suniel Shetty and Athiya Shetty celebrated Rahul’s century.
- What
- Rahul scored an unbeaten 129, and West Indies won the third ODI.
- When
- October 3; the article does not specify a year.
- Where
- PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
- Why
- Suniel Shetty and Athiya Shetty celebrated Rahul’s century-making performance.
- Match
- Third and final ODI between India and West Indies
- Rahul's score
- 129 not out from 87 balls
- Century
- Reached off 80 balls; his ninth ODI century
- India's total
- 351/7 in 50 overs
- Target
- 352 runs
- Match result
- West Indies chased down the target and won the third ODI
- Venue and date
- PCA International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on October 3; year not stated