KL Rahul Achieves Milestone in Fourth Test Against England

In the ongoing fourth Test match at Old Trafford, KL Rahul has made history by becoming the fifth Indian batsman to score over 1000 runs in England. Following the footsteps of legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul's achievement highlights his exceptional performance in the series, where he has already scored over 400 runs, including two centuries. This article delves into his remarkable journey and compares his records with other greats of Indian cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 23, 2025, 20:07 IST

KL Rahul's Remarkable Achievement at Old Trafford

The fourth Test match between India and England is currently taking place at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester. After losing the toss, the Indian team opted to bat first. During this match, opener KL Rahul has reached a significant milestone against England. He has now joined the elite club of legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, becoming the second opener to score over a thousand runs in England.

KL Rahul is now the fifth batsman to achieve this feat in England, following in the footsteps of Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli. In the ongoing Test series against England, Rahul has amassed over 400 runs, including two centuries. Overall, he has scored 1,029 runs in 13 Tests in England, with four centuries and two half-centuries to his name. In comparison, Sachin Tendulkar scored 1,575 runs in 17 Tests in England, while Rahul Dravid has 1,376 runs in 13 Tests, and Sunil Gavaskar made 1,152 runs in 16 Tests.