KL Rahul has clocked these numbers in home ODIs
What's the story
KL Rahul made a stunning mark in the first ODI against Afghanistan, scoring an explosive 39* off just 19 balls in Dharamsala. The match was curtailed to 25 overs per side due to rain. Rahul's blistering innings included three sixes and four fours, helping India chase down a target of 195 runs with over two overs to spare. The dasher would look to extend his brilliant run in the second game of the series, which will be played in Lucknow on Wednesday. On this note, let's look at Rahul's stunning returns in home ODIs.
Stats
Second-best average in India
Rahul has now played 42 innings at home in ODI cricket. He has scored 1,780 runs in these matches at a remarkable average of 59.33, as per ESPNcricinfo. Among batters with as many or more ODI runs than Rahul in India, only the talismanic Virat Kohli owns a higher average (62.42). Rahul also has a fine strike rate of 96.47 in the nation. The tally includes 15 scores of 50-plus, including four tons.
Information
Returns at five or lower
1,180 of Rahul's ODI runs in India have come while batting at five or lower. His average rises to a jaw-dropping 69.41 in this regard. No other batter with at least 600 runs in this regard averages even 57. This puts Rahul in a league of his own.
Career
Here are his career stats
Rahul is currently one of the most dependable batters in ODI cricket. He has been bolstering India's middle order. Across 95 ODIs, the Indian batter has racked up 3,399 runs at an average of 51.5. This includes 20 tons, eight fifties, and a strike rate of 91.02. The wicketkeeper-batter averages a sensational 63.20 at number five, having tallied 1,517 runs.