KL Rahul nears massive 10,000 international runs milestone
KL Rahul is just 35 runs away from a massive 10,000 international run milestone as India prepares to face West Indies in the 1st ODI.
Indian star wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is on the brink of a monumental achievement in his illustrious career. As India prepares to face the West Indies in the opening ODI this Sunday at Thiruvananthapuram, Rahul finds himself just 35 runs away from reaching the prestigious 10,000 international runs mark.
If he succeeds in crossing this threshold during the upcoming series, he will join an elite group of players, becoming only the 15th Indian batter in history to achieve such a feat.
A prolific record across formats
Rahul's journey to this milestone is backed by a consistent performance across all three major formats of the game. Currently, he has amassed 9,965 runs in 240 appearances for India, maintaining an average of 40.50. His statistical breakdown showcases his versatility:
- Test Cricket: 4,288 runs in 70 matches, featuring 12 centuries and a career-best 199.
- One Day Internationals (ODIs): 3,412 runs in 98 matches, including eight centuries and a high score of 112*.
- T20 Internationals: 2,265 runs in 72 matches, highlighted by two centuries and a strike rate exceeding 139.
The ODI format, in particular, has long been considered Rahul's strongest suit. Whether tasked with opening the innings or acting as a stabilizer and finisher in the middle order, his ability to adapt has made him a cornerstone of the Indian white-ball setup.
Dominance against the Windies
The West Indies have historically been a favorable opponent for Rahul. In his five previous ODI encounters against the Windies, he has displayed remarkable form, scoring 282 runs at an impressive average of 56.50, which includes one century and one half-century.
His recent form in the ODI format has also been encouraging, having scored 194 runs in seven matches this year at an average of 48.50, including a century and a top score of 112*.
Match Details and Squads
The first ODI is set to take place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Sunday. The match will see a highly competitive clash between the two sides.
India Squad:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar, Naman Dhir.
West Indies Squad:
John Campbell, Shai Hope (w/c), Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Jewel Andrew, Vitel Lawes, Keemo Paul.