KL Rahul gave indications of arrival to form as he slammed a strong century against Kerala in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Saturday. The opening batsman scored 131 runs off 122 deliveries as he helped Karnataka to an aggressive score of 294.

Rahul, who wasted the opportunity in the past game (29 off 51 deliveries against Jharkhand), took advantage of the open door against Kerala at Bengaluru.

The opener headed out to a moderate beginning however compensated for it during the end phases of the game, as he hit 10 fours and four sixes during the innings. Rahul scored the initial 50 off 60 deliveries, yet quickened splendidly, scoring the following fifty off only 40 balls.

Manish Pandey, who made an arrival to Team India as a middle-order alternative in the limited-overs format, additionally dazzled with 50 years. Pandey is additionally the skipper of Karnataka. He scored 50 off 51 deliveries and included 84 runs with Rahul the side lost two early wickets.

Rahul had been battling generally in the international colours and was dropped for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa. Rohit Sharma was held in the side and will supplant Rahul as the first decision opener for the series.

Rohit, be that as it may, had a poor beginning in the situation, as he was expelled for a duck for the Board's President XI in the continuous warm-up match against South Africa.