Here are KL rahul’s top scores with date , venue and opponent
KL Rahul has delivered brilliant Test innings that sadly ended in losses for India. Here are his 7 most heartbreaking knocks, including 137 vs England in 2025.
KL Rahul has played some of India’s most inspiring Test innings — yet some of them came in defeats or under immense pressure. Here are the 7 most heartbreaking matches where Rahul’s brilliance wasn’t enough.
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- KL Rahul’s 137 at Headingley – Lost to England (June 23–25, 2025) – KL Rahul scored a stunning 137 off 247 balls against England in the 1st Test at Headingley, 2025. Despite his heroics, India failed to defend a target of 371 and lost by 5 wickets
- 123 vs South Africa – Centurion (Dec 26–30, 2021) – Opening the innings in a tough away series, KL Rahul struck a gritty 123. India, however, collapsed in the second innings and South Africa chased the target with ease.
- 110 vs Australia – Sydney (Jan 6–10, 2015) – KL Rahul’s maiden century came in his debut series against Australia. His 110 at Sydney helped save the Test, but India lost the series overall
- 108 vs Sri Lanka – Colombo (Aug 20–24, 2015) – KL Rahul scored 108 runs against Sri Lanka at the P Sara Oval. Despite his solid start, India collapsed in the second innings and lost the match
- 129 vs England – Lord’s (Aug 12–16, 2021) – Though India won this Test, Rahul’s 129 at Lord’s came under intense pressure. This was one of his most valuable knocks overseas.
- 90 & 51 vs Australia – Bengaluru (Mar 4–8, 2017) – KL Rahul was consistent across both innings, scoring 90 & 51 in a turning Bengaluru pitch. Though India won, it was a mentally and physically exhausting Test
- 84 vs England – Nottingham (Aug 4–8, 2021) – Rahul’s 84 in the first innings set up India’s control, but the match ended in a rain-affected draw. His knock was a pillar of resistance.
Summary Table: KL Rahul’s Top Test Scores in Lost or Pressured Matches
| VENUE | OPPONENT | SCORE | DATE | RESULT |
| Headingly | England | 137 | 23-25june , 2025 | Lost |
| Centurian , SA | South Africa | 123 | 26-30Dec , 2021 | Lost |
| Sydney, Aus | Austrailia | 110 | 6-10 Jan , 2015 | Draw |
| Colombo , SL | Sri-Lanka | 108 | 20-24 Aug , 2015 | Lost |
| Lords, ENG | England | 129 | 12-16 Aug , 2021 | Won |
| Bengaluru , IND | Austrailia | 90 & 51 | 4-8 Mar, 2017 | Won |
| Nottingham , ENG | England | 84 | 4-8 AUG, 2021 | Drawn |
Above were top 7 innings and centuries of KL rahul with date , venue and opponent.
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FAQs
Q: What is KL Rahul’s highest Test score in a lost match?
A: 137 vs England at Headingley in June 2025.
Q: How many times has KL Rahul scored centuries but India lost?
A: At least three – 137 vs England (2025), 123 vs South Africa (2021), and 108 vs Sri Lanka (2015).
Q: Which is KL Rahul’s most underrated Test innings?
A: His 84 vs England at Nottingham in 2021 and 90 vs Australia in Bengaluru (2017) are often overlooked but vital.
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