X explodes after centuries from Shubman Gill and KL Rahul against Afghanistan

Fans on X (formerly Twitter) are absolutely ecstatic, celebrating brilliant centuries from both captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain KL Rahul on Day 1 of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. X users are losing their minds over how easily Shubman Gill has shifted gears right after a long, high-intensity IPL season. He finished the day at 103 not out. Fans are posting side-by-side photos of a calm Gill batting today next to pictures of him being aggressive in the IPL.

KL Rahul’s knock of 100 runs has generated the most talk, blending deep relief with typical internet humor. Fans are posting replay clips showing a tiny edge that Afghanistan completely missed early on. X is full of funny posts thanking the opposition for "gifting"

Rahul a second life. Right after his milestone, Rahul hit the ball straight to short extra cover and got out. X users instantly reacted with hilarious facepalm memes. Fans are joking that Rahul gets so shocked by hitting a century that he forgets how to bat on the very next ball. Users are sharing funny edits of head coach Gautam Gambhir looking on from the dressing room. Fans love imagining what Gambhir must be thinking about Rahul's sudden exit right after his century.

 

 

12th Test Hundred for KL Rahul: 💯 A classy knock from one of India's most dependable batters in the longest format. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/o0kiHSwq3I

— Danish (@BhttDNSH100) June 6, 2026

 

KL Rahul's Last 3 Test Centuries Scored 100 runs & got out on 100 v ENG Scored 100 runs & got out on 100 v WI Scored 100 runs & got out on 100 v AFG* Rahul's last three Test hundreds all ended exactly on 100! pic.twitter.com/bbWhBpOPGf

— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) June 6, 2026

 

20th Intl Century for Shubman Gill 👏👏 Most Intl Centuries (Indians) 100 - Sachin Tendulkar 85 - Virat Kohli 50 - Rohit Sharma 48 - Rahul Dravid 38 - Sourav Ganguly 38 - Virender Sehwag 35 - Sunil Gavaskar 29 - M Azharuddin 24 - Shikhar Dhawan 23 - VVS Laxman 22 - KL… pic.twitter.com/eU6kB2yWaI

— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) June 6, 2026

 

SHUBMAN GILL'S 100 IN TEST CRICKET : - 6 Hundreds as Captain. ✅ - 5 Hundreds as Player. ✅ pic.twitter.com/j5IUUmK4Lm

— Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) June 6, 2026

 

Shubman Gill scored a 100 in T20 and one 100 in Test today, in 8 days. The skill of switching formats on display His performance as captain is on the rise game after game 💯💗 pic.twitter.com/HeiDPSs6Lf

— A’ (@ash_says) June 6, 2026

 

Rishabh Pant makes comeback in Tests, scores half-century against Afghanistan

X has officially melted down as Rishabh Pant marked his grand return to Test cricket with an explosive 50 off just 70 balls against Afghanistan. The platform is flooded with emotional posts, viral clips, and immense praise for India's star wicketkeeper-batsman. Playing in his landmark 50th Test match, Pant walked out in the whites and immediately reminded the world why he is considered a different beast in the longest format. Pant smashed 3 massive sixes and 2 fours during his 70-ball stay.

X users are joking that Pant did not realize the IPL season had already ended, as he kept attacking the Afghanistan spinners from the word go. Fans are posting clips of his classic, one-handed lofted shots. When Afghanistan tried to build pressure after KL Rahul's wicket, Pant did what he does best, he smashed them out of the attack.

Rishabh Pant might be the biggest entertainer Test cricketer ever produced by India ngl, those three sixes in an over were pure entertainment 🏌️‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/fVoWkKf0Uy

— Harsh 17  (@harsh03443) June 6, 2026

Fans also pointed out that Pant was recently replaced by KL Rahul as the Test vice-captain. X users are calling this half-century the "ultimate statement knock" to prove he belongs in the leadership core. Hilarious memes are trending of head coach Gautam Gambhir's expressions from the dressing room. Users are teasingly posting that even Gambhir could not hide his smile watching Pant dismantle the bowling unit.

Cricket analysts on X called this the blueprint of the new Indian Test era. Seeing a centurion captain and an explosive Pant batting together has fans believing that the middle order is completely unstoppable. Fans are proudly sharing screenshots of the final Day 1 scoreboard. With India comfortably placed at 368/3, X is filled with warnings to other major cricket teams about the threat this batting lineup poses.