KL Rahul completes 4,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats
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Star Indian opener KL Rahul has achieved a significant milestone by completing 4,000 runs in Test cricket. The 33-year-old reached this landmark with his 15th run in the second innings of the opening Test against South Africa at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. Rahul has emerged as India's mainstay batter in Tests in recent months. Here we decode his stats in the format.
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11 tons in Test cricket
Rahul entered the 4,000-run club in his 66th Test (now 4,024). The star player, who made his Test debut in 2014, has evolved into a versatile batter. As per ESPNcricinfo, he averages 36.58 in the format as his tally includes 11 tons and 20 half-centuries. Over 3,500 of his runs have come while opening the innings.
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His numbers across conditions
1,384 of his Test runs have come in home Tests at an average of 43.25. He averages 33.84 in away Tests, where he has scored 2,640 runs with the help of nine tons. Notably, Rahul has scored 10 Test centuries as an opener for India. Only Sunil Gavaskar (33), Virender Sehwag (22), and Murali Vijay (12) have more hundreds in this regard.
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39 on a tough track for Rahul
Responding to SA's first innings score of 159/10, India made a steady start with Rahul leading the charge. With the track assisting the bowlers, the batters operated cautiously and scored 39 off 119 balls before falling to Keshav Maharaj. He smoked four fours and a six during his stay. Rahul also added 57 runs with Washington Sundar for the second wicket.