Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 22, 2024, 07:00 AM
IND vs AUS: Team India is currently on a tour of Australia, where a thrilling five-match Test series is underway between India and Australia. After three matches, the series stands evenly poised at 1-1. India won the first match, Australia took the second, and the third match ended in a draw due to rain. Team India will now aim to make a strong comeback in the fourth Test.Indian batsman KL Rahul has been in phenomenal form throughout this series. Not only has he impressed fans with his batting, but he is also on the verge of achieving a historic record. If Rahul scores a century in the fourth Test at Melbourne, he will become the Indian batsman with the most centuries in Boxing Day Tests.
All eyes are now on the Boxing Day Test starting December 26. Fans and the team management are eagerly anticipating a remarkable performance from KL Rahul, as he has the potential to etch his name in the record books while leading India to glory.
KL Rahul’s Record in the Making
The fourth Test match will be played on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known as the Boxing Day Test. This name is attributed to matches played the day after Christmas. So far, KL Rahul has scored two centuries in Boxing Day Tests. If he scores a third against Australia, he will surpass the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Ajinkya Rahane to hold the record for most Boxing Day Test centuries by an Indian batsman.Currently, both Sachin Tendulkar and Ajinkya Rahane have also scored two Boxing Day Test centuries each.Most Centuries by Indian Batsmen in Boxing Day Tests
| Centuries | Player |
|---|---|
| 2 | Sachin Tendulkar |
| 2 | Ajinkya Rahane |
| 2 | KL Rahul |
| 1 | Dilip Vengsarkar |
| 1 | Kapil Dev |
| 1 | Mohammad Azharuddin |
| 1 | Virender Sehwag |
| 1 | Virat Kohli |
| 1 | Cheteshwar Pujara |
KL Rahul’s Spectacular Performance in the Series
KL Rahul has been India’s standout performer in this series. He is the leading run-scorer for India, having amassed 235 runs in six innings across three matches at an average of 47. In the third Test, he played an impressive knock of 84 runs, falling just 16 runs short of a well-deserved century.In contrast, the rest of the Indian batting lineup has delivered average performances so far. Hence, fans are pinning their hopes on KL Rahul to score a century in the Boxing Day Test and guide the team to victory.Why the Fourth Test Is Crucial for Team India
A win in the fourth Test will not only give India the upper hand in the series but also be critical in retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The stakes are high, and Team India is gearing up to give their all.Will KL Rahul Create History?All eyes are now on the Boxing Day Test starting December 26. Fans and the team management are eagerly anticipating a remarkable performance from KL Rahul, as he has the potential to etch his name in the record books while leading India to glory.