KL Rahul is currently one of the most highly rated batsmen opener and also specializes in wicket-keeping. He was the first batsman from Karnataka to smash a triple century in Ranji Trophy. He made his way into the International Cricket and since then, he has established himself over the years as one of the star players along with fine wicket-keeping and fielding skills. Here are the 5 best innings of KL Rahul of all time:
5 Best Innings Of kL Rahul of all time:
(5) 3rd July, 2018: 101 in T20I vs England
The first T20I match of the 3-match series between India and England in 2018 resulted in India’s success as Kl Rahul smashed 101 runs off mere 54 balls. This ton ensured India’s victory against England as it helped to make it seem like a cakewalk while they chased down the opponent team’s target of 160 runs. Rahul also gave a statement post-match stating that this century ‘meant the world’ to him as his previous international centuries were about 2 years ago.
(4) 6th July, 2019: 111 in World Cup ODI vs Sri Lanka:
KL Rahul struggled during the beginning phases of the 2019 World Cup matches. He was not able to transform his opening innings into pivotal scores. On account of his performance, Rahul was under pressure until India’s match against Sri Lanka where he scored his maiden world cup hundred. Rahul’s innings of 111 runs off 118 deliveries proved to be of substantial assistance for the Indian Cricket Team to win the match by 7 wickets along with 39 balls remaining.
(3) 11th February, 2020: 112 in ODI vs New Zealand:
This knock of Kl Rahul helped rescue India from a catastrophe situation against New Zealand. Rahul’s 112 off 113 balls lifted India’s score from 62/3 to a challenging total of 296-7. He smashed nine boundaries and two sixes in his ton after being sent in to bat in the 13th over.
Although, Rahul played a brilliant knock, India was not successful in capturing the victory. New Zealand chased down the total of 296 runs and won the match by 5 wickets.
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(2) 3rd August, 2016: 158 in Test vs West Indies:
This century is one of the classiest in the list of 5 best innings of KL Rahul. KL Rahul smashed a knock of 158 runs off 303 balls and helped India take a 162-run lead vs West Indies. He scored 15 boundaries along with 3 huge sixes. Later, Shannon Gabriel dismissed Rahul but by this time India already had a reasonable score. This was the 3rd Test century for KL Rahul, he also experienced some cramps during the game, but continued his innings after Kohli joined him on the crease.
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(1) 18th December, 2016: 199 in Test vs England:
After Mohammed Azharuddin, KL Rahul is only the second Indian batsman to be dismissed on 199. This was his 4th Test century, missing his double-century by 1 run. Rahul scored a total of 199 runs off 311 balls which included sixteen long boundaries and three big sixes.
KL Rahul maintained a partnership with the overnight batsman Parthiv Patel (71) and made a 152-run opening stand. It was also India’s first century opening partnership in 32 innings.
5 Best Innings of KL Rahul of all time (Summary)
| S.No. | Opponent Team | Year | Format | Runs |
| 1. | England | 2016 | Test Cricket | 199(311) |
| 2. | West Indies | 2016 | Test Cricket | 158(303) |
| 3. | New Zealand | 2020 | ODI | 112(113) |
| 4. | Sri Lanka | 2019 | World Cup ODI | 111(118) |
| 5. | England | 2018 | T20I | 101(54) |
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