India vs New Zealand: KL Rahul scored 8th century of ODI career, know his statistics

Updated: 14-01-2026, 11.48 AM

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Indian cricket team’s star batsman KL Rahul played a brilliant century innings in the second ODI against New Zealand cricket team. This was the 8th century of his ODI career and the second century against the Kiwi team, which he completed in 87 balls. Rahul has scored his first century after the year 2023. Last year he did not score a single century with his bat. In such a situation, let us take a look at his innings and statistics.

Such was Rahul’s innings and partnership

Four batsmen of the Indian team were in the pavilion on 118 runs. Rahul came to bat at number 5 and took over the innings from there. He along with Ravindra Jadeja made a partnership of 73 runs in 88 balls. After this, he added 57 runs in 49 balls with Nitish Reddy. Rahul was playing comfortably in the beginning. However, he scored quickly in the last overs. Apart from Rahul, captain Shubman Gill scored 56 runs.

Such are Rahul’s figures against New Zealand

Rahul played his first ODI against New Zealand in the year 2019. He has played 10 matches and has been successful in scoring more than 430 runs in its 10 innings at an average of more than 85. Apart from 2 centuries, he has also scored 1 half-century with his bat. Rahul has scored the most runs (782) in his ODI career against the Australian cricket team. New Zealand is in second place. Rahul has 7 half-centuries against Australia.