- India,
- 23-Jul-2025 08:40 AM IST
IND vs ENG: The Test series being played between India and England is at its peak at the moment, and the fourth Test match is going to bring an exciting twist in Manchester. This match is very important for the Indian team, as it has to win at all costs to make a comeback in the series. But in this high-voltage match, another battle is catching the attention of the fans—the race between Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul to make a special record in their name. Both the players are in great form and hold the top-2 in the list of Indian batsmen with the most Test runs against England.Jadeja vs Rahul: Battle of recordsIn the current Indian squad, Ravindra Jadeja tops the list of players with the most runs in Test cricket against England with 1358 runs, while KL Rahul is right behind him with 1330 runs. This list also includes Rishabh Pant (1206 runs), Shubman Gill (1199 runs), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (945 runs), but the competition between Jadeja and Rahul is the most talked about at the moment. Both will be eyeing this record in their name in the Manchester Test.Jadeja, who is known for his all-round abilities, would like to further strengthen his lead in this list. His consistent run-scoring ability and the role of a troubleshooter make him special in this race. On the other hand, KL Rahul has shown tremendous improvement in his batting in recent times. His restrained and technically strong game makes him a strong contender in this race. Fans are waiting to see whether Rahul will beat Jadeja in Manchester and get the number-1 crown, or Jadeja will retain his supremacy.Both the bats are speaking loudlyBoth Jadeja and Rahul are in great form in this series. KL Rahul has scored 375 runs in 6 innings of 3 matches, including 2 centuries and 1 half-century. A great mix of patience and aggression has been seen in his batting. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja has also scored 327 runs in 6 innings of 3 matches, including 4 consecutive half-centuries. This performance of Jadeja not only shows the depth of his batting, but also shows how important he is for the team.Manchester Test: Do or die for IndiaVictory in the Manchester Test is imperative for India to make a comeback in the series. Jadeja and Rahul's bat performance in this match is very important for India's victory. Jadeja is adept at scoring fast runs in the lower order and handling the innings, while Rahul can stand like the backbone in the middle order and score big. Apart from this, Jadeja's bowling and fielding can also prove to be a trump card for India.Fans' eyes on this exciting battleThe Manchester Test is not only important for India's comeback in the series, but this battle of records between Jadeja and Rahul has also increased the enthusiasm of the fans. Will Rahul continue his excellent form and overtake Jadeja, or will Jadeja remain at the top position on the basis of his all-round talent? The answer to this question will be found only after the Manchester Test.Get ready for this exciting match, as this Test match will not only decide the future of the series, but will also witness the clash of two great players. India hopes that the barrage of runs coming from the bats of Jadeja and Rahul will take the team on the path to victory.
