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KL Rahul Scores 12th Test Century Against Afghanistan Before Next-Ball Dismissal

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KL Rahul Scores 12th Test Century Against Afghanistan Before Next-Ball Dismissal

Reviewed byOjas Kale· Founder & Editor
Analysed 6 Jun 2026·3 sources analysed·India·Sports
KL Rahul Scores 12th Test Century Against Afghanistan Before Next-Ball DismissalPreviousNext

KL Rahul scored his 12th Test century against Afghanistan in the one-off match at New Chandigarh, showcasing patience and skill over 164 balls with 11 boundaries. His innings helped India maintain control, though he was dismissed on the very next ball after reaching his hundred, a dismissal that surprised fans and teammates. Rahul's performance marked his first game as India's vice-captain and continued his strong form in Test cricket despite some luck during the innings.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 27/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • firstpost— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 6 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a sports-focused narrative without political framing. Coverage centers on KL Rahul's cricket performance, highlighting his role as vice-captain and his batting achievements. Sources emphasize his skill and form, with no evident political perspectives or partisan interpretations influencing the story.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The overall tone is positive, celebrating Rahul's century and composure at the crease. While noting the unexpected dismissal immediately after the milestone, the coverage remains appreciative of his contribution and form. The sentiment balances admiration for the innings with acknowledgment of the abrupt end, resulting in a generally favorable but measured tone.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
firstpostIND vs AFG: KL Rahul marks vice-captaincy elevation with clinical hundred in one-off TestCenterPositive
freepressjournalKL Rahul's Magnificent Century Ends Abruptly With Next-Ball Dismissal During IND vs AFG Test Match VideoCenterPositive
indiatodayIND vs AFG: KL Rahul rides his luck to continue fine Test form, scores 12th hundredCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indiatoday broke this story on 6 Jun, 09:52 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indiatoday6 Jun, 09:52 am
    IND vs AFG: KL Rahul rides his luck to continue fine Test form, scores 12th hundred
  2. 2
    freepressjournal6 Jun, 10:04 am
    KL Rahul's Magnificent Century Ends Abruptly With Next-Ball Dismissal During IND vs AFG Test Match Video
  3. 3
    firstpost6 Jun, 10:08 am
    IND vs AFG: KL Rahul marks vice-captaincy elevation with clinical hundred in one-off Test

Lens Score breakdown

27/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap90%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
India
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
6 Jun 2026
Key entities
Test cricketIndiaK. L. RahulAfghanistanIrish cricket team against Afghanistan in India in 2018–19New Chandigarh, PunjabKuala LumpurBowling (cricket)Batting (cricket)Stroke playInningsCrease (cricket)