KL Rahul Becomes No. 1 Run-Scorer in Test Cricket This Year, Surpassing England Batsman

Team India’s opener KL Rahul continues to showcase stellar form, especially following his impressive performances in England, where he scored two centuries. In the first innings of the ongoing first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, Rahul delivered a brilliant century, further cementing his place among the top Test batsmen this year.

With his consistent run-scoring, Rahul has surpassed England’s Ben Duckett to become the number one run-scorer in Test cricket in the calendar year 2025. His ability to master different conditions, from the English pitches to the home ground in Ahmedabad, highlights his maturity and adaptability at the crease.

Rahul’s recent knocks include an unbeaten half-century against West Indies as India built a solid position in the first innings, trailing the visitors by 41 runs at stumps. Earlier this year, during the England tour, Rahul amassed 532 runs in 10 innings at an average of 53.20, his best Test series performance to date. Cricketing experts have praised him for making technical adjustments that have lifted his game significantly.

This record not only strengthens Rahul’s claim as a key pillar of India’s batting lineup but also underlines his rise as a top-class opener in the global cricket arena.