KL Rahul has emerged as one of the most successful batsmen in the limited overs format, but Test cricket is truly proving to be testing his patience. The right-hander has not been very impressive when it comes to his Test performances. His performance in the five-match Test series between India and England was hot and cold. Out of 5 matches, the wicket-keeper batsman could score 299 runs. In the first Test match against West Indies at Rajkot, KL Rahul got out on a duck. With this, the right-hander has the most number of Test ducks in 2018 in the top order (1-3 position).  India Beat West Indies in Rajkot Test by an Innings and 272 Runs, Take 1–0 Lead in Two-Match IND vs WI Series

In 2018, the right-hander has been dismissed thrice for a duck, 6 single-digit scores and 8 times he was dismissed at 10 or below score in 16 innings. From 8 innings, 10 or below scores, KL Rahul got his name amongst the worst batters at the number three position. We are sure that the right-hander would look to avoid this record in the next match and would want to put his best foot forward. Kuldeep Yadav Becomes the Second Indian to Get a Five Wicket Haul in all Formats, Shines In India's Victory Over West Indies.

Talking about India’s victory at Rajkot, the hosts registered the biggest Test win by an inning and 272 runs. After the match, the Indian cricket captain lauded Prithvi Shaw who made a ton on his debut, Ravindra Jadeja for his first hundred and the bowlers Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav. Ashwin snapped four wickets in the first innings, whereas Kuldeep Yadav. “I don't think you can compare the two conditions [England and India]. That was a bigger challenge. We understand that with the ability we have, we will dominate in these conditions. We were very clinical,” said Kohli after the match.

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