KL Rahul vs Joe Root - comparing their stats after 91 ODIs

KL Rahul is undoubtedly one of the most talented batters in the Indian team at present. He possesses a wonderful technique that can weather the storm on the most challenging of surfaces. Somehow, he hasn't been able to perform consistently, especially at the Test level, where he averages 35.86 after 67 games. He has also been out of favor in T20Is since the 2022 T20 World Cup.

While he has had his issues with Tests and T20Is, one-day cricket is a format in which Rahul has excelled. He recently led India to victory in the three-match ODI series at home, captaining the Men in Blue in Shubman Gill's absence. The 33-year-old contributed 60 off 56 in the opening match in Ranchi and scored 66* off 43 in the second one-dayer in Raipur.

Rahul has featured in 91 one-day matches so far. In this feature, we compare his batting stats with those of Joe Root after the Englishman had also played 91 ODIs.

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KL Rahul vs Joe Root - Who has more runs and a better average after 91 ODIs?

In 91 ODs, Rahul has notched up 3,218 runs at an average of 49.50 and a strike rate of 89.48. He has scored 782 runs in 20 matches against Australia at an average of 55.85. Further, the Indian batter has 328 runs in eight ODIs against New Zealand (average 65.60), 313 runs in 11 ODIs against the Proteas (average 39.12) and 301 runs in 13 ODIs against England (average 27.36).

After 91 ODIs, Root had 3,756 runs to his name at an average of 49.42 and a strike rate of 86.38. Of his runs at that stage, 825 came in 19 ODIs against Sri Lanka at an average of 58.92. He had also scored 676 runs in 14 ODIs against New Zealand (average 61.45), 468 runs in 14 ODIs against India (average 42.54) and 419 runs in nine ODIs against Pakistan (average 46.55).

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KL Rahul vs Joe Root - Who has more hundreds after 91 ODIs?

In 91 ODIs, Rahul has smashed seven hundreds and 20 fifties. His best of 112 came off 113 balls against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui in February 2020. The innings featured nine fours and two maximums. Of his other six hundreds, one each has been scored against Sri Lanka, England, West Indies, Pakistan, Netherlands and Zimbabwe.

Player	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
KL Rahul	3,218	49.50	89.48	112	7	20
Joe Root	3,756	49.42	86.38	133*	10	22

(KL Rahul vs Joe Root - Batting stats comparison after 91 ODIs)

After 91 ODIs, Root had 10 hundreds and 22 half-centuries to his name. His best at that stage was 133*, which came off 129 balls against Bangladesh at The Oval in June 2017. The knock featured 11 fours and a six. Of his other nine hundreds, two each came against South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies, while one was registered against India.

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KL Rahul vs Joe Root - Who has a better record in wins after 91 ODIs?

Rahul has featured in 61 ODIs that India have won. In winning causes, he has hit 2,150 runs at an average of 58.10 and a strike rate of 90.56. The right-handed batter has five tons and 12 fifties in wins. In 28 ODIs that the Men in Blue have lost, he has hit 977 runs, averaging 37.57 at a strike rate of 87.78, with the aid of two hundreds and seven half-centuries.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
KL Rahul	61	2,150	58.10	90.56	111*	5	12
Joe Root	46	2,207	66.87	91.53	133*	7	12

(KL Rahul vs Joe Root - Batting stats comparison in wins after 91 ODIs)

After 91 ODIs, Root had been part of 46 games that England won. In winning causes, he had 2,207 runs, averaging 66.87 at a strike rate of 91.53, with seven hundreds and 12 half-centuries. In 42 ODIs that England lost, Root had 1,524 runs at an average of 37.17 and a strike rate of 80.59, with three tons and 10 fifties.

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KL Rahul vs Joe Root - Who has a better record in chases after 91 ODIs?

In 48 ODIs while batting second, Rahul has scored 1,278 runs at an average of 45.64 and a strike rate of 80.27, with two centuries and eight half-centuries. Batting first, he has notched up 1,940 runs in 43 ODIs at an average of 52.43 and a strike rate of 96.80, with five tons and 12 fifties.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
KL Rahul	48	1,278	45.64	80.27	111	2	8
Joe Root	45	1,558	48.68	81.27	133*	3	9

(KL Rahul vs Joe Root - Batting stats comparison in chases after 91 ODIs)

In 45 ODIs in chases, Root had 1,558 runs at an average of 48.68 and a strike rate of 81.27, with three hundreds and nine fifties. Batting first, he had 2,198 runs in 46 ODIs at an average of 49.95 and a strike rate of 90.41, with the aid of seven hundreds and 13 half-centuries.