KL Rahul Shines with Century in Leeds Test, Sets New Records
KL Rahul's Remarkable Performance
During India's second innings in the Leeds Test, KL Rahul delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a remarkable 137 runs. His contribution helped India reach a total of 364 runs in their second innings, setting a challenging target of 371 runs for England. This innings marked Rahul's ninth Test century overall.
Record-Breaking Feat
With this achievement, Rahul etched his name in the record books, becoming the Indian opener with the most Test centuries in England, totaling three. He surpassed legendary players such as Sunil Gavaskar, Vijay Merchant, Ravi Shastri, and Rahul Dravid, each of whom had two centuries in England as openers.
Centuries by Indian Openers in SENA Countries
Most Test Centuries by an Indian Opener in SENA Countries
- 8 – Sunil Gavaskar
- 5 – KL Rahul*
- 3 – Vinoo Mankad
- 3 – Ravi Shastri
- 3 – Virender Sehwag
This century also marked Rahul's fifth as an opener in SENA countries, placing him second among Indian openers, just behind Sunil Gavaskar.
Asian Openers in SENA Countries
Most Test Centuries by an Asian Opener in SENA Countries
- 8 – Sunil Gavaskar
- 5 – KL Rahul*
- 4 – Saeed Anwar
Rahul's performance also allowed him to surpass former Pakistani opener Saeed Anwar, who had four centuries in SENA countries.
Overall Test Centuries by Indian Batters
In terms of overall Test centuries by Indian players in SENA nations, Sachin Tendulkar leads with 17 centuries. With his latest achievement, KL Rahul has now become the fifth-highest century-maker among Indian players in these regions.
Most Test Centuries by Indian Batters in SENA Countries
- 17 – Sachin Tendulkar
- 12 – Virat Kohli
- 10 – Rahul Dravid
- 8 – Sunil Gavaskar
- 6 – KL Rahul*
- 6 – Rishabh Pant*
- 6 – Mohammad Azharuddin
Match Overview
In addition to KL Rahul's stellar performance, Rishabh Pant also made a significant impact with his eighth Test century, scoring a brisk 118 runs. The duo's partnership of 195 runs was crucial in propelling India to a total of 364. By the end of Day 4, England was at 21 runs without loss, still trailing India by 350 runs.