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KL Rahul Scripts History; Becomes Indian Opener With Most Test Centuries In England

Anurag Dasgupta

KL Rahul created history on Day 4 [Source: AP Photo] KL Rahul created history on Day 4 [Source: AP Photo]

KL Rahul is a special player but often his talent gets neglected and overshadowed by other superstars in the team. However, in the clash against England at Headingley, the Karnataka batter showcased his Test batting skills as he notched up his 9th Test century to push the hosts on the backfoot.

KL Rahul goes past legendary Sunil Gavaskar

On a surface that became slightly tricky for batting in the second innings, KL Rahul batted with caution and slammed his third century on English soil. With that, he scripted history and became the Indian opener with most Test centuries in England (3).

Gavaskar had two centuries against England on their home soil as KL Rahul entered an elite list where he stands tall. His first Test century in England came at the Oval in 2018, and the second one came at Lord's in 2021. This century came under immense pressure as England had a slight upper hand after dismissing Shubman Gill and someone needed to hold the fort - which KL did to perfection.

Most Test centuries in SENA nations

Players
Centuries
Sachin Tendulkar17
Virat Kohli
12
Rahul Dravid
10
Sunil Gavaskar
8
KL Rahul6*

KL Rahul now also has 6 Test centuries in SENA nations (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia. He has 3 tons in England, two in South Africa and a solitary century in Australia. 

Sachin Tendulkar tops the list with 17 SENA centuries, followed by Virat Kohli who had 12. Rahul Dravid had 10 centuries and Gavaskar had 8 as the India opener enters a list comprising of some of the best Indian batters.

KL Rahul's love affair with England

On Sunday, he became the 17th Indian to complete 1,000 Test runs against England. He took just 14 Test matches to achieve the feat as he showcases his love of playing against the three Lions.

The opening batter loves playing in England since his gamestyle suits the English conditions and allows him to play at his best as the home team is yet to find a way to tackle him.