KL Rahul Reaches 10,000 International Runs Milestone in ODI Against West Indies
KL Rahul Achieves a Major Milestone
In the third ODI against the West Indies, Indian cricketer KL Rahul marked a significant achievement by surpassing 10,000 runs in international cricket, becoming the 15th Indian player to reach this prestigious milestone.
KL Rahul's Outstanding Performance
During the match, India faced early challenges at 4/2. However, after solid contributions from Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul delivered an impressive performance, scoring his ninth ODI century in just 80 balls. He finished with an unbeaten 129 runs off 87 balls, hitting 10 fours and six sixes, achieving a strike rate exceeding 148. To date, in 243 matches and 281 innings, KL has accumulated 10,094 runs with an average of 41.03, including 23 centuries and 63 fifties.
ODI Career Statistics
In One Day Internationals, KL Rahul has amassed 3,541 runs across 101 matches and innings, maintaining an impressive average of 51.31 and a strike rate above 92. His ODI record includes nine centuries and 20 fifties, with a top score of 129*.
Test Career Highlights
In the Test format, KL has scored 4,288 runs in 70 matches and 122 innings, averaging 36.64. His Test career features 12 centuries and 21 fifties, with a highest score of 199.
T20I Achievements
In T20 Internationals, KL Rahul has recorded 2,265 runs in 72 matches and 68 innings, averaging 37.75 with a strike rate exceeding 139. His T20I achievements include two centuries and 22 fifties, with a best score of 110*.
A Record-Breaking Innings
KL Rahul's innings of 129* is now the third-highest score by an Indian batting at the number five position, following Yuvraj Singh's 139 against Australia in 2004 and MS Dhoni's 134 against England in 2017.
Impressive Form in 2023
In ODIs this year, KL Rahul has scored 323 runs in 10 matches and eight innings, boasting an average of 80.75 and a strike rate of 136.28, including two centuries.
Match Summary
In the match, India won the toss and chose to bat first but faced a rocky start with skipper Shubman Gill (1) and Virat Kohli (0) both dismissed early. Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad stabilized the innings with a 137-run partnership for the third wicket, with Rohit scoring 92 off 85 balls, including 10 fours and three sixes. Ruturaj contributed 57 runs off 69 balls, hitting one four and four sixes. KL Rahul's explosive century helped India reach a total of 351/7, marking their 45th score of over 350 in ODIs, the highest by any team.