Babar Azam vs KL Rahul Test Records Compared | Shocking Fact Inside

During the India vs West Indies 1st test, KL Rahul smashed 100 runs and registered his 11th test century for the India National Cricket Team. However, the debate is always about who is better in test cricket between Pakistan’s Babar Azam and India’s KL Rahul. Both are stylish, talented batsmen and have been key pillars for their respective teams.

But, If we put stats and records, one surprising fact emerges, and we will also get to know which is better in test cricket based upon their stats and records. Both players are of the same stature, and their technique and body language are almost the same. However, both players have different roles in the teams.

As of 2025, Babar Azam and KL Rahul have played a comparable number of test matches. Babar debuted in October 2016 and has appeared in 59 tests. KL Rahul made his debut earlier, in February 2014, and has featured in 63 test matches. Both the players typically bat in the top order- Babar usually number 3 or 4 while Rahul has been versatile between opening and middle-order.

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KL Rahul vs Babar Azam test Stats Comparison 

Babar Azam has an average of 42.78 runs per innings in Test cricket with 9 centuries and 29 half-centuries. However, KL Rahul has an average of 36.00 runs per innings, scoring 11 centuries and 19 half-centuries. So, here Babar Azam had a lead in terms of average and runs, but KL has more centuries than Babar.

KL Rahul vs Babar Azam Home test stats comparison: 

Babar’s stats are quite better than KL Rahul and his average is also good but if we look at the recent form of both players, then there will be a huge difference. As of now, they are very close, and Babar has the lead, but if we compare the records from 2023, then KL Rahul leads the comparison with a significant difference.

KL Rahul vs Babar Azam test stats since 2023: 

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