Okay.L. Rahul struck an important century for Karnataka on Monday, anchoring the chase in its Ranji Trophy 2025-26 quarterfinal towards Mumbai on the MCA-BKC Floor.
The 33-year-old’s measured innings of 100 off 147 balls*, studded with 13 boundaries, was the spine of Karnataka’s effort to pursue a goal of 325. It marked Rahul’s twenty fourth First-Class hundred — but he barely celebrated the milestone, elevating his bat solely briefly earlier than getting again to the job.
Rahul reached three figures in traditional style, nudging Tanush Kotian via the off-side for 4. His composed presence has been pivotal since returning to the Karnataka setup late within the group stage, the place he posted a first-innings fifty towards Punjab.
Earlier on this recreation, Rahul managed 28 within the first dig earlier than gifting a catch to cowl off Mohit Avasthi. Nonetheless, Karnataka completed with a 53-run lead, laying a platform for its second innings chase.
With this knock, Karnataka stays very a lot in competition for a semifinal berth. A win would arrange a house showdown towards Uttarakhand in Bengaluru subsequent week.
Printed on Feb 09, 2026