Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul Who is the better Test Opener?
The batting lineup against Australia in the Adelaide test. Rahul has been impressive since the Perth Test, where he shared a record-breaking 201-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, the highest by an Indian pair in Australia. So let’s take a look at Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul Who is the better Test Opener.
This triggered a debate over whether Rohit should reclaim his opening position, by moving Rahul into middle-order. However, Rohit has decided against it and resisted changing the batting lineup, backing Rahul’s outstanding performance in Perth, where he effectively negotiated the new ball and played a crucial role in India’s victory.
Who has Superior Statistics as a Test Opener?
Rohit Sharma has better stats than KL Rahul as a test opener, Rohit Sharma averages 44 from 37 tests, with nine centuries, while Rahul averages 35 from 45 tests and has seven tons. Rohit has given consistent results overall, but Rahul has excelled in challenging conditions in SENA countries, averaging 33.02 in 18 tests with four centuries.
Rohit, in comparison, averages 37.72 in 10 SENA tests, with one century. When comparing their stats at various batting positions, Rohit has a higher average at opening and in the middle order, while Rahul has had limited opportunities at positions other than opening.
Who Deserves the Opening Position?
Considering the current circumstances, if given the right opportunities KL Rahul should continue as India’s opener. Rahul has been pretty impressive since the Perth Test with a composed performance, and given that Rohit Sharma and his previous performances have been degrading, it makes sense to keep the opening combination unchanged.
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Cricket pandit Ravi Shastri emphasized that continuity is crucial, especially with Rahul’s solid performances in challenging conditions. Rohit can slot into the middle-order, which offers flexibility and strengthens India’s batting depth. With Shubman Gill returning to fitness, India’s batting lineup looks formidable, and this continuity will provide stability for the future series as well.
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