NEW DELHI: India’s experienced batter KL Rahul is on the brink of a significant career milestone — just 199 runs away from reaching 9000 international runs. With the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground set to host the third Test against England, the stage is perfectly set for KL Rahul to achieve the feat at the “Home of Cricket.” The third Test of the five-match series starts Thursday.So far, the 33-year-old has scored 8801 runs from 217 international matches across formats. In Tests, KL Rahul has featured in 60 matches, scoring 3493 runs with nine centuries. His highest Test score — a memorable 199 — came against England.In ODIs, he has notched up 3043 runs in 85 matches, including seven centuries. His best ODI knock of 112 came against New Zealand.
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KL Rahul has also made a mark in T20 Internationals, amassing 2265 runs in 72 games, with two centuries and a top score of an unbeaten 110 against the West Indies.
Since making his international debut in 2014 at the MCG against Australia, KL Rahul has adapted to multiple roles in India’s batting lineup but has consistently delivered as an opener. His recent century — 137 in the first Test at Headingley — reaffirmed his rich vein of form and value to the team.With two previous Test appearances at Lord’s under his belt — where he has scored 152 runs including a century — Rahul will be hoping to continue his fine touch and reach the 9000-run landmark at one of cricket’s most historic venues.KL Rahul’s career stats:
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 60 | 105 | 4 | 3493 | 199 | 34.58 | 6603 | 52.90 | 9 | 18 | 423 | 26 | 76 | 0 |
| ODIs | 85 | 79 | 17 | 3043 | 112 | 49.08 | 3451 | 88.17 | 7 | 18 | 235 | 67 | 71 | 8 |
| T20Is | 72 | 68 | 8 | 2265 | 110* | 37.75 | 1628 | 139.12 | 2 | 22 | 191 | 99 | 23 | 1 |
