KL Rahul is the kind of guy who makes batting look so effortless that you’d think he was born with a bat in hand. He probably wasn’t. But the way he times the ball, rarely breaks a sweat, and raises his bat with a polite nod after scoring centuries—it sure feels like it.
He’s not the loudest cricketer on the field. Not the one who’ll chest-thump after a cover drive or break into aggressive celebrations. But give him a pitch, a bit of sunshine, and a good pair of gloves—and Rahul will quietly compile a century while the rest of us are still sipping our first coffee.
By June 2025, Rahul has 19 international centuries and 5 more in the IPL. That’s 24 times he’s made the scoreboard fall in love with him.
Let’s take a stroll through his run museum
Test Centuries: Shades of Old-School Romance (10)
Test cricket is that slow-burning novel that requires patience. KL Rahul is the calm protagonist who’ll win your heart one paragraph at a time.
He announced his red-ball credentials in just his second Test match, scoring a textbook 110 against Australia in Sydney. Then came a string of poetic knocks—199 in Chennai, 149 at The Oval, 129 at Lord’s. Each one could be framed and hung in a gallery titled “Why We Love Test Cricket.”
His Test centuries aren’t just numbers; they’re lessons in timing, technique, and temperament. And after a few hiccups in the middle years, he made a glorious return in 2023 and 2025, scoring hundreds in Centurion, Leeds, and Lord’s—basically checking off cricket’s toughest venues like a man on a mission.
KL Rahul’s Test Centuries
| No. | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 110 | Australia | Sydney | 06-Jan-2015 |
| 2 | 108 | Sri Lanka | Colombo (PSS) | 20-Aug-2015 |
| 3 | 158 | West Indies | Kingston | 30-Jul-2016 |
| 4 | 199 | England | Chennai | 16-Dec-2016 |
| 5 | 149 | England | The Oval, London | 07-Sep-2018 |
| 6 | 129 | England | Lord’s, London | 12-Aug-2021 |
| 7 | 123 | South Africa | Centurion | 26-Dec-2021 |
| 8 | 101 | South Africa | Centurion | 26-Dec-2023 |
| 9 | 137 | England | Headingley, Leeds | 23-Jun-2025 |
| 10 | 100 | England | Lord’s, London | 12-Jul-2025 |
A man who can get runs at Lord’s twice and in South Africa twice? That’s not just skill—it’s a full-time job in patience and discipline
ODI Centuries: Adaptable, Elegant, and Dangerously Reliable (7)
Now let’s talk colored kits and white balls. In the world of One Day Internationals, KL Rahul is like a multitool. Open the innings? Sure. Bat at 4 or 5? No problem. Keep wickets too? Bring it on.
And while he’s been shuffled up and down the batting order more than a playlist on shuffle, he’s still delivered seven glorious centuries.
His debut ton against Zimbabwe in 2016 was classy. His 111* against Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup was a flex. And his 102 against the Netherlands in the World Cup showed that even when the stakes are high, Rahul stays chill.
KL Rahul’s ODI Centuries
| No. | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 100* | Zimbabwe | Harare | 11-Jun-2016 |
| 2 | 111 | Sri Lanka | Leeds | 06-Jul-2019 |
| 3 | 102 | West Indies | Vizag | 18-Dec-2019 |
| 4 | 112 | New Zealand | Mt Maunganui | 11-Feb-2020 |
| 5 | 108 | England | Pune | 26-Mar-2021 |
| 6 | 111* | Pakistan | Colombo | 11-Sep-2023 |
| 7 | 102 | Netherlands | Bengaluru | 12-Nov-2023 |
The fun part? He rarely looks in a hurry. Rahul in ODIs is like a guy who’s already figured out the answers to an exam and is now just taking his time to write them down neatly
T20I Centuries: Calm in the Chaos (2)
Now to T20 Internationals—the rock concert of cricket. Where everyone is headbanging, KL Rahul is in the front row with a violin, playing Mozart. And guess what? He still ends up being the star of the show.
He’s got two T20I centuries—one against West Indies in 2016 and another against England in 2018. Both not out. Both filled with effortless sixes and boundaries. Both giving the vibe of “I could do this in my sleep.”
KL Rahul’s T20I Centuries
| No. | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 110* | West Indies | Lauderhill, USA | 27-Aug-2016 |
| 2 | 101* | England | Manchester | 03-Jul-2018 |
While most T20 players are about brute force and muscle memory, Rahul is about finesse and touch. He’s the guy who’ll time a six instead of smashing it.
IPL Centuries: Mr. Dependable with a Dash of Captain Cool (5)
Welcome to the money league—the IPL. If cricket is Bollywood, this is its big-budget action film. And KL Rahul? He’s the leading man who never misses his cue.
He’s scored five IPL centuries, including a mind-bending 132* in 2020 that felt like it belonged in a different galaxy. Then there were twin tons in 2022, both against Mumbai Indians. MI fans may still be recovering from those.
In 2025, he returned with a bang—smashing 112* against Gujarat Titans in Delhi. Quiet? Yes. Deadly? Absolutely.
KL Rahul’s IPL Centuries
| No. | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 100* | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede, Mumbai | 19-Apr-2019 |
| 2 | 132* | RCB (Dubai) | Dubai | 2020 Season |
| 3 | 103* | Mumbai Indians | Brabourne, Mumbai | 24-Apr-2022 |
| 4 | 103* | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede, Mumbai | 2022 (2nd) |
| 5 | 112* | Gujarat Titans | Delhi | 18-May-2025 |
He’s captained franchises, carried them with the bat, and made high scores look routine. Some play for the thrill, Rahul plays for the scoreboard—and usually wins
The Personality Behind the Numbers
What makes KL Rahul different isn’t just the number of centuries (though 24 professional tons is nothing to scoff at). It’s how he gets them. There’s no drama. No fist-pumping. No over-the-top celebrations. Just a raised bat, a little smile, and a look that says, “I’ll be back.”
He’s the kind of cricketer you’d want your younger sibling to watch and learn from—not just because he scores, but because of the way he carries himself when he does
Quick Recap – Rahul’s Century Stats (As of June 2025)
| Format | No. of Centuries |
| Test | 10 |
| ODI | 7 |
| T20I | 2 |
| IPL | 5 |
| Total | 24 |
And let’s be honest—this list isn’t done growing yet
The Road Ahead: More Elegance Incoming
At 33, KL Rahul is at that sweet spot where experience meets instinct. He’s seen the highs, fought through injuries, faced criticism, and still come out as one of the most consistent performers in the Indian team.
With his fitness looking good and his confidence even better, don’t be surprised if this tally climbs well into the 30s over the next few years. Centuries in World Cups, WTC finals, or maybe even an IPL title as captain? Don’t rule it out
Final Thoughts: The Gentleman Scorer
KL Rahul is that friend who shows up late to a party, doesn’t say much, but still ends up being everyone’s favorite. He’s classy, understated, and completely in control.
He’s proof that cricket doesn’t always need to be aggressive or loud. Sometimes, it can be calm. Composed. And devastatingly beautiful.
So here’s to the man who lets the bat do the talking—and oh boy, what a conversation it’s been.
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