The opening day of the ongoing fourth test at Old Trafford saw KL Rahul become the fifth Indian batter to accumulate 1,000+ runs in England. He joined the legendary list of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, and Virat Kohli to achieve this remarkable feat.

The 33-year-old scored 46 runs from 98 balls (including 4 fours), but fell four runs short of achieving his 19th test half-century. But, he maintained a 94-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal to provide a solid start for India in a highly crucial match.

How KL Rahul Scored his 1000th Test Run in England?

Ahead of the 4th test, KL Rahul required just 11 runs to bring up his 1,000th test run in England. He achieved this milestone against Chris Woakes’s short-length delivery by knocking the penultimate ball of the 7th over towards the square leg side to grab a single.

So far, KL Rahul has played only 13 tests on English soil since his debut in 2014. But, he boasts an average above 40, including 4 tons and 2 fifties.

Top 5 Indian Batters Who Scored Most Test Runs in England

Ultimately, KL Rahul becomes the latest entrant to the list by amassing the fifth-most runs for India in test matches played in India. Currently, the legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar leads the stats, having scored 1,575 runs in 30 innings.

1. Sachin Tendulkar: 1,575 Runs in 17 Matches

• Matches: 17
• Innings: 30
• Runs Scored: 1,575
• Centuries: 4
• Half-Centuries: 8
• Average: 54.31
• Highest Score: 193

2. Rahul Dravid: 1,376 Runs in 13 Matches

• Matches: 13
• Innings: 23
• Runs Scored: 1,376
• Balls Faced: 3,081
• Centuries: 6
• Half-Centuries: 4
• Average: 68.80
• Strike Rate: 44.66
• Highest Score: 217

3. Sunil Gavaskar: 1,152 Runs in 16 Matches

• Matches: 16
• Innings: 28
• Runs Scored: 1,152
• Centuries: 2
• Half-Centuries: 8
• Average: 41.14
• Highest Score: 221

4. Virat Kohli: 1,096 Runs in 17 Matches

• Matches: 17
• Innings: 33
• Runs Scored: 1,096
• Balls Faced: 2,111
• Centuries: 2
• Half-Centuries: 5
• Average: 33.21
• Strike Rate: 51.91
• Highest Score: 149

5. KL Rahul: 1,035 Runs in 13 Matches

• Matches: 13
• Innings: 25
• Runs Scored: 1,035
• Balls Faced: 1,953
• Centuries: 4
• Half-Centuries: 2
• Average: 41.40
• Strike Rate: 52.99
• Highest Score: 149

KL Rahul Achieves Unique Record in Away Countries as Opener

After Sunil Gavaskar, it’s now KL Rahul who becomes the second Indian opener to score 1,000-plus runs in tests on overseas pitches, and here are the detailed stats:

Why KL Rahul’s Form Is Important at the Old Trafford Test?

As India currently trails the series by 1-2, every individual in the playing XI will need to deliver a special performance by giving a counterattacking response to the English line-up. So, it becomes essential for a senior and experienced player like KL Rahul to accept the pressure while batting as an opener, tackle the new ball, and implement his classy cover drive shots while leaving some tricky deliveries.

In the ongoing five-match test series of the Anderson Tendulkar Trophy, KL Rahul ranks as the third leading run scorer, having scored 421 runs in 7 innings, which includes 2 centuries and a half-century, averaging at 60.14.

Moreover, in the ongoing fourth test in Manchester, India had a strong start as both opening batters amassed 40+ scores each, thereby playing some elegant strokes in the early stages of the innings.

Final Opinion: Is KL Rahul One of the Most Reliable Batters in SENA Tests?

Despite facing ups and downs in his career, KL Rahul continues to establish his brand as one of India’s most dependable batters in tests outside Asia.

Particularly in the SENA tests — South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia, he amassed 1,867 runs (including 7 centuries and 5 half-centuries), and here is a detailed breakdown:

However, Rahul is yet to play a test match on New Zealand soil. But, it is noteworthy to know that he amassed 9 out of 10 test centuries outside India, which proves his reliability on overseas pitches.