IND vs ENG: History for KL Rahul! India batter becomes first-ever opener in 46 years to ...
Team India batter
KL Rahul
has entered the history books by becoming the first Indian opener in 46 years to score over 500 runs in an away Test series.
His prolific contributions this summer have made him India's second-highest run scorer in the series, trailing only captain
Shubman Gill
, and highlight a rare feat in the country's recent Test history.
Despite India finding themselves on the back foot at Manchester, still trailing by over 100 runs on Day 4 of the fourth Test after rallying from 1 for 2, KL Rahul has stood firm.
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When
Yashasvi Jaiswal
and Sai Sudharsan fell cheaply for golden ducks, Gill and Rahul steadied the ship with a vital partnership; Gill scored a vital half-century, while Rahul neared a solid century at Old Trafford.
Across this five-match tour, Rahul's consistency with the bat has shone through, especially in the face of relentless bowling attacks and challenging conditions.
His tally surpasses all previous Indian opening efforts overseas in recent decades, marking a milestone that no opener had achieved since the 1970s.
England dominated at Old Trafford, posting a mammoth 669 in their first innings, largely thanks to Ben Stokes' exceptional all-round display: 141 with the bat and five wickets with the ball.
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That performance propelled England to a commanding 311-run lead.
India's top order collapsed under early pressure, though Gill and Rahul's resilience offered glimmers of hope.
Throughout the series, Rahul has been at the centre of India's modest revival moments. His ability to bat with composure, conserve the innings, and build partnerships has been invaluable.
While the series scoreline currently reads 2–1 in England's favour, Rahul's landmark achievement provides a beacon for Indian batting pride. His return of over 500 runs abroad in a single Test series is a testament to his class and adaptability under pressure.
As India fight to save the Manchester Test, Rahul's runs will remain among the few positive takeaways, an inspiring personal record amid a challenging series.
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