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KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan set solid foundation for India against Afghanistan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:22 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan set solid foundation for India against Afghanistan

Summary

KL Rahul scored a patient century and Sai Sudharsan added a fluent 81 on Day 1 of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. The pair built a strong second-wicket partnership of 139 runs, helping India establish control after a challenging start. Rahul, overcoming initial difficulties, reached his hundred with a solid performance, while Sudharsan justified the trust shown in him by the team management. The Test match continues with India looking to capitalize on their strong position.

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By the Numbers

•KL Rahul scored 100 and Sai Sudharsan made 81 on Day 1.
•Rahul and Sudharsan added 139 runs for the second wicket.
•India took control of the one-off Test against Afghanistan.
•Rahul overcame early struggles to reach his century.
•The match is ongoing with India in a strong position.

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5:22 PMYahoo Sports — India vs Afghanistan: KL Rahul sheds T20 edginess, Sai Sudharsan makes the most of 'long rope'

What they're saying

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KL Rahul's patient century and Sai Sudharsan's fluent 81 guided India to a strong position on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan. Both batsmen successfully transitioned from T20 to Test cricket, overcoming initial rustiness and justifying the team management's faith. Their partnership laid a solid foundation for India's dominance.
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