Muhammed Riyas: "Rahul reminds me of the great VVS Laxman. He often walks in when everyone struggle and produce something special. Rahul walked in at the same position, similar situations and this is a 'Very Very Special' innings!"

Varun: "KL Rahul scored 72 runs in his partnerships with Bumrah, Siraj and Prasiddh Krishna! Underscores the value of his innings. Could well be the difference in this match."

More from Sampath: KL Rahul is the only player with 50-plus scores in his first match as wicketkeeper in all three formats. His scores: 80 vs AUS, Rajkot (ODI, Jan 2020) 56 vs NZ, Auckland (T20I, Jan 2020) 101 vs SA, Centurion (Test, Dec 2023)

11.10am India finish on 245 - a fighting total given the pitch and conditions. Rabada finished with five but the star of the show was KL Rahul. Batting in the middle order, he was immaculate in his defence as well as attack. He took his time early on, and then farmed the strike and played big shot in the company of the lower order. There's no update on Bavuma yet

Sampath Bandarupalli: This is second time KL Rahul has scored a century in Tests outside Asia, after India were put into bat (Lord's 2021 was the other). Only Sachin Tendulkar has two such hundreds (Bloemfontein 2001 and Port of Spain 2002) among Indians.

Burger now, around the wicket

GARUDA: "What a guy, Rahul. Back to back Centurion centurion."

Santhosh: "One of the best centuries in very challenging conditions. KLassy Rahul at it again"