KL Rahul's outstanding performance in the England tour has become a topic of discussion. After 4 matches of the ongoing 5-match Test series against England, KL Rahul has scored over 500 runs and is now very close to a major record held by Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar.
Sports News: Indian cricket's dependable batsman KL Rahul is once again on the verge of achieving a historic feat. The last match of the 5-match Test series between India and England will be played from July 31st at The Oval, London. If KL Rahul scores just 45 runs in this match, he will become the Indian opener with the most runs in Test cricket on English soil, surpassing the legendary Sunil Gavaskar in the process.
Gavaskar's Record on the Verge of Being Broken
Former Indian captain and great Test batsman Sunil Gavaskar scored 1152 runs in 15 Test matches during his career in England. Meanwhile, KL Rahul has so far scored 1108 runs in 12 Test matches played in England. Thus, after scoring just 45 more runs, he will surpass Gavaskar's record and become India's most successful Test opener on English soil.
KL Rahul's performance in the ongoing 5-Test match series against England in 2025 has been excellent. He has scored 511 runs in 8 innings of the 4 matches played so far. His average has been 63.88, and he has also scored 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries during this period. Currently, he is the second-highest run-scorer in the series after captain Shubman Gill (722 runs).
Indian Openers with Most Test Runs in England
- Sunil Gavaskar - 1152 runs
- KL Rahul - 1108 runs
- Vijay Merchant - 527 runs
- Murali Vijay - 428 runs
- Ravi Shastri - 402 runs
KL Rahul's figures are proof of the extent to which he has managed to adapt to the pitches in England. It is not easy for every batsman to measure up to the test of technique and patience in English conditions, but Rahul has established himself as a reliable opener.
Can Also Create History at the Global Level
If KL Rahul scores 45 runs, his name will be included in the list of top run-scoring openers on English soil not only for India but also in world Test cricket. He will surpass South Africa's Bruce Mitchell (1141 runs) and India's Sunil Gavaskar (1152 runs) to become the fourth-highest run-scoring opener in the world. Foreign Openers with Most Test Runs in England:
- Mark Taylor (Australia) - 1584 runs
- Gordon Greenidge (West Indies) - 1570 runs
- Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 1355 runs
- Sunil Gavaskar (India) - 1152 runs
- Bruce Mitchell (South Africa) - 1141 runs
- KL Rahul (India) - 1108 runs
As India and England face each other in the Oval Test, all eyes will be on KL Rahul's bat. If he scores 45 runs, a new chapter will be added to Indian cricket history. His form, technique, and confidence testify that he is ready to break this record.
