# S.V. Rahul scores century in Ranji Trophy debut

> S.V. Rahul leads Andhra to 57-run lead over Karnataka in Ranji Trophy opener.
- Title: S.V. Rahul scores century in Ranji Trophy debut · Sportstar
- Summary: S.V. Rahul leads Andhra to 57-run lead over Karnataka in Ranji Trophy opener. S.V. Rahul scored 108 runs in his Ranji Trophy debut as Andhra built a 57-run…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/ranji-trophy-2026-27-andhra-vs-karnataka-day-2-report-sv-rahul-century-ap-vs-kar-score-highlights/article71574998.ece
- Author: N. Sudarshan
- Published: 2026-10-12T14:30:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sv rahul, andhra, karnataka, ranji trophy, cricket, first class, sports
## S.V. Rahul scores century
S.V. Rahul struck a century in his Ranji Trophy debut, remaining unbeaten at 108 at the end of the second day for Andhra against Karnataka.
## Andhra leads by 57 runs
Andhra's S.V. Rahul and Revanth Reddy helped their side take a 57-run lead on day two of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy opener at Mulapadu.
## Rahul and Revanth partnership
Rahul and Revanth combined for a brilliant 202-run partnership that lasted nearly two full sessions and helped Andhra close at 331 for six.
## Karnataka's weak attack
Karnataka's attack was weak with three bowlers making their debuts and two others with a combined 13 caps.
## Rahul's performance
Rahul remained unbeaten on a fine 108 (187b, 10x4) while wicketkeeper-batter Revanth made a sparkling 97 (143b, 13x4).
## What happens next
Andhra will continue their fightback against Karnataka in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy Elite group-stage match.
## Key takeaway

S.V. Rahul scored 108 runs in his Ranji Trophy debut as Andhra built a 57-run lead against Karnataka in their Elite group-stage match.