List Of Records KL Rahul Broke With Century Vs England In Leeds

KL Rahul in action against England in Leeds [Source: AP Photos]

KL Rahul whacked his ninth Test ton through the course of his latest batting masterclass against England in India’s second innings at Headingley in Leeds. The cricketer brought up his hundred from 202 balls with 13 elegant boundaries to back up his 42-run recital from the first innings on Day 1.

Notably, Rahul also shattered a slew of batting records with his latest exhibition. Here is a look at a list of records and elite milestones the Indian opening batter claimed with his splendid Headingley century against England.

KL Rahul Joins Indian Greats With Splendid Ton

KL Rahul, with nine Test hundreds and six outside Asia, now finds himself among India’s leading Test centurions outside the subcontinent. The cricketer is ranked alongside the likes of former legendary openers Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag. Here is a list of Indian openers with most Test centuries outside Asia:

Most Test Centuries By An Indian Opener Outside Asia:

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KL Rahul now also has most Test centuries as an Indian opening batter in English conditions. Here is a look at five leading century-makers by Indian openers in England:

Most 100s For An Indian Opener In England In Tests:

Furthermore, KL Rahul became only the second visiting opener in history, and the first in 69 years, to score a third innings century at Headingly in Leeds.

Visiting Openers To Score A 3rd Innings Century In Leeds In Tests:

KL Rahul is now among India’s leading century-makers, regardless of the batting position, in Test matches played in England. He follows several batting greats like Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list.

Most Test 100s for India in England:

KL Rahul also has the fifth highest number of Test centuries in SENA countries among Indian batters. While Sachin Tendulkar leads the elite list with 17 tons by a landslide, Rahul is ranked alongside former captain Mohammad Azharuddin.

Most 100s in SENA Countries for India in Tests:

KL Rahul’s innings also extended India’s first innings lead past the 300-run mark. His 195-run partnership with Rishabh Pant put Team India right back in the driver’s seat against Ben Stokes and co.

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