Top 5 Test Knock of Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane is one of the most consistent batsmen in the Indian Test team. He has scored over 4,000 runs in Test cricket at an average of 40. He is a technically sound batsman who can score runs in all conditions.

1. Rahane 112 vs Australia, Sydney, 2020-21

Ajinkya Rahane then-skipper scored a gritty 112 runs off 223 balls to help India chase down a target of 369 runs and win the match by 8 wickets. His blistering inning of 112 runs helped immensely to lay the foundation of victory for India. This was India’s first Test win in Australia in over 30 years.

2. Rahane 127 vs South Africa, Delhi, 2015

Rahane scored an astounding 127 runs in the first innings and 100* in the second innings to help India win the match by a huge margin of 337 runs. Rahane showed a brilliant performance in the series against South Africa. His contribution of hundreds in both innings led India to win the game. 

3. 147 vs Australia, Melbourne, 2014: 

The third most crucial inning from the star batter came much earlier. In 2014, on a tour of Australia at Melbourne, Rahane gathered a super solid 147 runs off 171 balls to help India post a total of 465 runs in the first innings. This was India’s one of the highest totals in Australia at the time. 

4. Rahane 103 vs England, Lord’s, 2014

The fourth most fascinating inning of the star batter was noted in 2014 when India was on a tour of England for test series. Rahane put 103 runs off 154 balls to help India win the match by 94 runs. This was India’s first Test win at Lord’s in over 20 years. 

5. Rahane 96 vs South Africa, Durban, 2013

Rahane gathered crucial 96 runs off 157 balls to help India post a total of 223 runs in the first innings. Rahane came up as the one-man army in the second inning of the game. His 96-run inning helped India put 223 runs on the board.