KL Rahul becomes fifth Indian with this Test record
What's the story
Indian batter KL Rahul continues to break records in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He has now become only the fifth Indian with 1,000 runs in England in the format. Rahul reached the landmark on Day 1 of the 4th Test against the hosts at Old Trafford, Manchester. The Indian opener, who showed resistance in the opening hour, attained the feat with his 11th run.
Knock
Rahul departs for 46 after lunch
As has been the case, Rahul exhibited his immaculate defense after England elected to bat under cloudy conditions. While the English seamers were assisted by the lively pitch, Rahul firmly picked his deliveries to get runs. Notably, India came out unscathed at lunch (78/0). However, Chris Woakes dismissed Rahul eight after the break. He departed for a 98-ball 46 (4 fours).
Milestone
Rahul joins these legends
As mentioned, Rahul has joined several Indian veterans in terms of 1,000 Test runs in England. He is only behind Sachin Tendulkar (1,575), Rahul Dravid (1,376), Sunil Gavaskar (1,152), and Virat Kohli (1,096) on this elite list. Rahul completed 1,000 Test runs in the nation in his 13th appearance. He now owns 1,035 runs at an average of 41.40.
Records
Six 50+ scores in England
The ongoing Test series has improved Rahul's batting average in England conditions significantly. He has taken his tally of 50+ scores in the nation to six, including four tons. Notably, Rahul has the joint second-most Test centuries for India in England, with Rishabh Pant, Tendulkar, and Dilip Vengsarkar. They are only behind Dravid, owns six tons in the nation.
Information
Second Indian opener with this feat
As per Cricbuzz, Rahul is the second Indian opener with 1000-plus runs in away Tests. He has joined Gavaskar, who has done so in three nations - 1,404 runs in West Indies, 1,152 runs in England, and 1,001 runs in Pakistan.
Opener
Four tons as opener
In the previous Test, Rahul slammed his second Test century at Lord's, making him the first Asian opener to achieve this feat. His scores in the series read 42, 137, 2, 55, 100, 39, and 46. Notably, each of Rahul's four Test tons in England has come while opening the innings. No other Indian opener has more than two tons in this regard.