KL Rahul's Flamboyant 176* Secures Historic Win for India A

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla praised KL Rahul for his exceptional performance, scoring an unbeaten 176 to lead India A to a significant five-wicket victory over Australia A in the second unofficial Test held in Lucknow.

Pursuing a challenging 412-run target, India A set a record for the highest successful fourth-innings chase by an 'A' side. Sai Sudharsan's 100 and Dhruv Jurel's aggressive 56 played vital roles in the team's impressive win.

Rahul's persistent determination was a key factor in India's success. After retiring hurt, he returned to complete his century and finished the innings with 176 off 210 balls, marking his first 150-plus score in first-class cricket since 2016.

VVS Laxman highlighted the team's spirit and resilience, congratulating them for their historic series win and wishing them success in the upcoming One-Day series in Kanpur.

(With inputs from agencies.)