KL Rahul Joins Elite Company with Another Lord’s Century – Second Indian in 93 Years to Achieve Rare Feat
Indian batter KL Rahul etched his name into cricketing history on Saturday, July 12, by scoring a sublime century in the first innings of the third Test against England at Lord’s, the iconic ‘Home of Cricket’. With this ton, Rahul became only the second Indian cricketer in 93 years to score multiple Test centuries at Lord’s, joining the legendary Dilip Vengsarkar in the elite club.
Rahul reached the milestone with a single off Jofra Archer in the 67th over, displaying his trademark composure and technique. It was a vintage innings from the Bengaluru-born cricketer, who continues to thrive in overseas conditions.
Rahul’s Love Affair with Lord’s
Rahul’s latest hundred adds to his 129-run effort at the same venue during the 2021 Test series, which played a pivotal role in India’s famous 151-run win under Virat Kohli’s captaincy. This new century, compiled off 177 balls and studded with 13 boundaries, further cements Rahul’s place as a modern-day overseas specialist.
The first Indian to score multiple centuries at Lord’s was Dilip Vengsarkar, who smashed three magnificent tons at the ground in 1979 (103), 1982 (157), and 1986 (126*), earning the nickname “Lord of Lord’s”.
Indians with Centuries at Lord’s:
| Player | Centuries at Lord’s |
|---|---|
| Dilip Vengsarkar | 3 |
| KL Rahul | 2 |
| Vinoo Mankad | 1 |
| Gundappa Viswanath | 1 |
| Ravi Shastri | 1 |
| Mohammad Azharuddin | 1 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 1 |
| Ajit Agarkar | 1 |
| Rahul Dravid | 1 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 1 |
Rahul now also boasts 4 centuries in England—second only to Rahul Dravid among Indian batters. He shares this tally with Pant, Vengsarkar, and Tendulkar, but has achieved the feat in just 12 Tests.
Most Test 100s by Indians in England:
| Player | Centuries | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Rahul Dravid | 6 | 13 |
| KL Rahul | 4 | 12 |
| Rishabh Pant | 4 | 11 |
| Dilip Vengsarkar | 4 | 13 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 4 | 17 |
| Shubman Gill | 3 | 4 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 3 | 9 |
Saturday’s century was Rahul’s 10th overall in Tests, with 9 of those coming away from home, showcasing his unmatched adaptability on foreign pitches.
From Melbourne to Lord’s, KL Rahul has made a habit of delivering in high-pressure away Tests. With age, form, and experience on his side, this might just be the beginning of many more milestones to come.
