KL Rahul Achieves Milestone with 9th Test Century in Leeds

KL Rahul's remarkable performance in the Leeds Test saw him score a stunning 137 runs, marking his ninth Test century. This achievement not only set a new record for Indian openers in England but also placed him among the top century-makers in SENA countries. Alongside Rishabh Pant, who scored 118, their partnership was pivotal in India's innings. As England trails by 350 runs, the match is poised for an exciting finish.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 24, 2025, 21:59 IST

KL Rahul's Remarkable Performance

During India's second innings in the Leeds Test, KL Rahul delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a remarkable 137 runs. His contribution helped India reach a total of 364 runs in their second innings, setting a challenging target of 371 runs for England. This century marks Rahul's ninth in Test cricket.

Record-Breaking Feat

With this achievement, Rahul has etched his name in the record books, becoming the Indian opener with the most Test centuries in England, surpassing legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid, who each had two centuries.

Most Test Centuries by an Indian Opener in SENA Countries

8 – Sunil Gavaskar

5 – KL Rahul*

3 – Vinoo Mankad

3 – Ravi Shastri

3 – Virender Sehwag

This century also marks Rahul's fifth as an opener in SENA countries, placing him second among Indian openers, just behind Gavaskar.

Most Test Centuries by an Asian Opener in SENA Countries

8 – Sunil Gavaskar

5 – KL Rahul*

4 – Saeed Anwar

Rahul has now surpassed Saeed Anwar, who had four centuries in SENA countries.

Indian Batters' Test Centuries in SENA Countries

Most Test Centuries by Indian Batters in SENA Countries

17 – Sachin Tendulkar

12 – Virat Kohli

10 – Rahul Dravid

8 – Sunil Gavaskar

6 – KL Rahul*

6 – Rishabh Pant*

6 – Mohammad Azharuddin

With his latest century, KL Rahul has become the fifth-highest century-maker among Indian players in SENA countries.

Match Overview

In addition to KL Rahul's stellar performance, Rishabh Pant also shone brightly, scoring his eighth Test century with a swift 118 runs. The duo's partnership of 195 runs was crucial in propelling India to their total of 364. By the end of Day 4, England was at 21 runs without loss, still trailing India by 350 runs.