KL Rahul on the Brink of Historic Feat in Manchester Test, Set to Surpass Virat Kohli in England

As India gears up for the crucial fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester on July 23, all eyes will be on KL Rahul, who is just 11 runs away from reaching a milestone that even Virat Kohli hasn't achieved — 1,000 Test runs in England.

Rahul to Join Elite Club

If Rahul scores 11 or more runs in the Manchester Test, he will become only the fourth Indian batsman to score 1,000+ Test runs in England, joining the legendary trio of:

• Sachin Tendulkar – 1,575 runs in 17 Tests (Avg: 54.31, 4 centuries)

• Rahul Dravid – 1,376 runs in 13 Tests (Avg: 68.80)

• Sunil Gavaskar – 1,152 runs in 16 Tests (Avg: 41.14)

Currently, Rahul has 989 runs from 12 Tests in England, while Virat Kohli—who recently retired from Test cricket—finished with 976 runs in 15 Tests at an average of 33.65, including 2 centuries and 5 fifties.

Rahul’s Red-Hot Form in the Series

KL Rahul has been one of the key performers for India in the ongoing 5-match series. So far, he has:

• Scored 375 runs in 3 Tests

• Maintained an average of 62.50

• Hit 2 centuries and 1 half-century

• Ranked 4th among top run-scorers in the series

Why Manchester Test Matters

India trails 2-1 in the series, making the Manchester Test a must-win. Given Rahul’s current form and calm temperament, fans and the team will be banking on another crucial knock.

If he crosses the 1,000-run mark, it will not only be a personal achievement but also a rare milestone that places him among India's finest Test performers on English soil.