The first match of the two-match Test series between India and South Africa will be played from November 14 at Kolkata's prestigious Eden Gardens Stadium. This match is crucial for Team India in terms of the World Test Championship (WTC).
Sports News: The first match of the two-match Test series between India and South Africa will commence on November 14 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. This series is considered extremely important for both teams, keeping in mind the fourth edition of the World Test Championship. In this match, Indian opening batsman K.L. Rahul will also have an opportunity to achieve a significant milestone in his career.
Rahul's Test form has been stellar so far in 2025. As an opener, he has consistently played good innings, providing b starts for the team, and holds the top spot among openers with the most runs this year. Now, all eyes will be on his performance in the Kolkata Test.
K.L. Rahul Just 15 Runs Away From Completing 4000 Runs in Test Career
K.L. Rahul, the dependable batsman of the Indian Test team, is currently enjoying a brilliant phase in his career. He has so far scored 3985 runs at an average of 36.55 in 114 innings across 65 Test matches. During this period, he has registered 11 centuries and 20 half-centuries. He is now just 15 runs away from completing 4000 runs in his Test career.
If Rahul crosses this milestone in the Kolkata Test, he will become the 18th Indian batsman to achieve this feat. This accomplishment is considered significant in Indian cricket history, as only a select few Indian batsmen have reached this mark so far — including legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, and Cheteshwar Pujara.
Rahul's Test Form Has Been Superb in 2025
2025 has proven to be one of the best years of K.L. Rahul's Test career so far. This year, he has accumulated a total of 745 runs at an average of 53.21 in 15 innings across 8 Test matches. During this period, he has scored three centuries and three half-centuries, which reflects his consistent performance. Rahul has performed equally brilliantly on home and foreign pitches. He has particularly impressed with his technique and patience even in challenging conditions like England and the West Indies.
It is a relief for Team India that Rahul has cemented a permanent spot with his performance amidst the long-standing lack of stability in the opening position. While K.L. Rahul's recent form has been b, his record against South Africa can so far only be described as average. Rahul has scored 369 runs at an average of 28.38 in 13 innings across 7 Test matches. During this, he has registered 2 centuries and 1 half-century.
However, scoring runs against a b bowling unit like South Africa is always challenging. On Kolkata's flat wicket, Rahul will have a golden opportunity to improve his record. Kolkata's Eden Gardens Stadium has been an icon in Indian cricket history. K.L. Rahul has only played one Test match here so far, in which he scored a total of 79 runs in two innings.
