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Rahul Says Century Provided Key Preparation for 2027 World Cup
KL Rahul scored 129 runs without getting out in the third one-day cricket match against the West Indies.
India still lost that match after the West Indies chased the target of 352 runs.
India had already won the three-match series by two games to one.
Rahul said he was glad to spend a long time batting because he needs practice in the middle order.
He is learning how to score against an older, softer ball late in a match.
Rahul said teams are now chasing big totals, so India wants to practise scoring even more runs.
He also said the series gives India a chance to try players and plans for the 2027 World Cup.
KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 129 in the third ODI against the West Indies.
India lost the match while the West Indies chased 352, but India won the series 2-1.
Rahul said the innings gave him valuable time batting in the middle order.
He is working on attacking with the older, softer ball, which can swing in the final overs.
Rahul said the series helps India test players and batting plans ahead of the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
- Who
- KL Rahul, India and the West Indies.
- What
- Rahul scored an unbeaten 129 in the third ODI; India lost the match but won the series 2-1.
- Where
- The article does not specify the venue.
- When
- In the third ODI; the article does not give the match date.
- Why
- Rahul said the innings gave him valuable middle-order batting practice as India prepares for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Key facts
- Rahul's score
- Unbeaten 129
- Series result
- India won 2-1
- Third ODI result
- India lost after the West Indies chased 352
- Rahul's batting role
- Middle order
- Tournament target
- ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027
- India's scoring ambition
- Rahul described plans to push beyond 340 and target 370-400 runs when conditions allow
Quotes
KL Rahul
Indian batter and wicketkeeper who scored an unbeaten 129 in the third ODI.
“So yeah, it was important for me to get some batting time, so I’m happy about that.”
thehansindia.com
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