Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Rahul's Unbeaten 129 Offers ODI Practice Ahead of World Cup
KL Rahul scored 129 runs without getting out in the last one-day match against the West Indies.
The West Indies still won that match by chasing India's target of 352 runs.
India had already won the series two matches to one.
Rahul said he was glad to spend a long time batting because he is learning how to play in the middle order.
He has been practising how to hit the older, softer ball late in a match.
Rahul also said he thinks about how to bat in different situations and prepares a plan for his role at No.
5.
He reached 10,000 runs in international cricket during the match.
Rahul said the series helps India test players and plans for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
He also said teams may need to aim for very high scores because big targets are being chased.
KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 129 in the third ODI against the West Indies, his career-best score in 50-over cricket.
The West Indies chased India's 352-run target to win the match, while India took the three-match series 2-1.
Rahul said the innings gave him valuable time batting at No. 5 and a chance to test his preparation and game plan.
He has been working on attacking with the older, softer ball, which can swing late in an ODI innings.
Rahul said World Cup preparations include testing players and plans, and considering how to pursue totals of 370, 380 or 400.
- Who
- KL Rahul, India and the West Indies.
- What
- Rahul scored an unbeaten 129 in the third ODI; the West Indies won the match, while India won the series 2-1.
- When
- The third ODI, played on a Saturday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- The new PCA stadium in Chandigarh, also described as New Chandigarh.
- Why
- Rahul said the innings provided middle-order batting time and a chance to test his preparation ahead of the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
- Rahul's score
- Unbeaten 129; a career-best in 50-over cricket
- Match result
- The West Indies chased India's target of 352 with 10 balls to spare
- Series result
- India won 2-1
- Rahul's batting position
- No. 5
- International milestone
- Rahul crossed 10,000 runs in international cricket
- World Cup target
- ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027
- Scoring plans discussed
- Rahul cited targets of 370, 380 or 400 on a given day
