Sunil Gavaskar and KL Rahul (Agency Photos)
Team India batter KL Rahul, who has been in brilliant form in the ongoing Test series against England, is approaching Sunil Gavaskar‘s record for the highest runs scored by an Indian opener in England. With 511 runs in four matches during the ongoing five-match series against England, Rahul stands as the second-highest run-scorer behind Shubman Gill.Rahul needs 45 more runs in the fifth Test at the Oval to surpass Gavaskar’s record. The former India international scored 1152 runs in 15 Test matches in England, while Rahul currently has 1108 runs.In the fourth Test at Old Trafford, England took a 311-run lead after India were dismissed for 358 in their first innings. India faced early trouble at 0/2 with the dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan.
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Rahul and Gill stabilised the innings with a crucial 188-run partnership. Rahul’s patient innings of 90 runs from 230 balls set a strong foundation for the team.After Rahul’s departure, Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar each scored centuries, leading to a drawn match.Despite Rahul’s significant contribution of 90 runs, his performance received less attention due to the three centuries scored by his teammates. The opener remains focused on his performance and continues to contribute to India’s success.The final Test of the series begins on July 31.
