Explosive Knock from KL Rahul Falls Slightly Short of Sunil Gavaskar's Remarkable England Record Score
In the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 in England, KL Rahul has made a significant impact as an opener, showcasing his exceptional skills against the swinging Duke's ball. Rahul's consistent performances have earned him accolades for his fluent stroke play, and he became only the second Indian opener to score 500+ runs in a Test series in England.
However, Rahul missed the opportunity to surpass Sunil Gavaskar's record of 542 runs in a Test series in England, falling agonizingly short by 10 runs. Gavaskar's record, set in 1976, has stood for almost five decades, and Rahul's valiant effort came close but fell just short.
Rahul's contributions to the team include two centuries and two half-centuries, with his highest score being 149 runs. His performances in the series have placed him among the country's best openers and cemented his place in an elite list of Indian openers who have thrived in English conditions.
Meanwhile, the top Indian openers with the most runs in Test series in England as of the 2025 series are Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Gill, with a record 754 runs and four centuries in this series, has established himself as the highest-scoring Indian opener in an England Test series in recent times. Jaiswal, too, has performed exceptionally well, scoring multiple centuries, including his sixth Test hundred and fourth against England, contributing significantly to India's batting dominance.
The 2025 series has seen unprecedented batting achievements for India in England, with Indian openers playing a major role. Gill's 754 runs in the series stand out as a historic achievement for an opener on English soil. Jaiswal's consistent performances, marked by multiple centuries, further underline the strength of Indian opening batsmen in this series.
In the latest developments, England was bowled out for 247 in their first innings, with Mohammed Siraj taking 4 wickets for 86 runs. KL Rahul managed only 7 runs in his last innings of the series, with Josh Tongue dismissing him.
At stumps on Day 2, India leads England by 52 runs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring 51, leaving India at 75/2. Akash Deep is unbeaten on 4, partnering Jaiswal at the crease. Prasidh Krishna also took 4 wickets for 62 runs in England's first innings.
As the series continues, both teams will be looking to capitalize on their strengths and overcome their weaknesses. With stellar performances from the openers, India is well-positioned to maintain its lead and potentially secure a historic victory in England.
[1] Source: Cricket Score - Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 [2] Source: ESPN Cricinfo - India vs England 2025 [3] Source: Wisden - KL Rahul's Record-Breaking Performance in England
- KL Rahul's impressive performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 has not only highlighted his skills in the sport of cricket but also earned him a significant place among India's best openers, especially in English conditions.
- In the current series, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been standout performers as Indian openers, setting new records for the most runs in Test series in England, showcasing the depth of talent in the sport of cricket.
