Most watchable test innings in recent times?

[Nikhil_cric]

I always believed that KL Rahul was an elite talent ever since his debut.  And for all that , his test career has been underwhelming and he underachieved significantly for the last 6-7 years and he was especially weak against the nip backer. But the Rahul we have seen in the last 2 matches has been compact with a solid defense and has shown the ability to score runs in difficult conditions . These were tough batting conditions at Lord's with massive seam and swing movement. 

 

But its not the runs themselves but the manner in which he has scored that has impressed me greatly. Run-making did not look like a chore when he was at the crease and he played in an elegant, composed manner that has been missing in Indian batting for far too long. Reminded me of the VVS - Dravid combo and maybe even Azhar at his best. None of that poking at the ball with hard hands but caressing ,almost coaxing , the ball with the swing /seam direction. 

 

Important, tough  runs but also very aesthetically very pleasing especially when he was looking to play on the rise. Dont think I have enjoyed watching batting of this quality in a long time . 

Edited August 13, 2021 by Nikhil_cric

[bharathh]

I found the England series in India to be more watchable... It was great to see the bowlers dominate - esp the spinners. The Aus series was immensely watchable.

Edited August 13, 2021 by bharathh

[Jay]

Yea he was brilliant. Rahul is finally hitting his peak. Got another good 4 years left. Hopefully brings that average back up to 40 - 45. 

[jf1gp_1]

Pant chasing down total in 4th test against aussies and Ben strokes ashes chase; only thing that comes closer to those two is Kusal perera in SL chase against SA. 

[ShoonyaSifar]

Truly a wonderful knock but IMO a few others in the last 8-9 months itself have been better/ equally good

 

Rahane's 100 at MCG vs Cummins, Hazlewood, Starc and Lyon in the aftermath of 36 all out. (one of the best ever innings for me)

Pant's heroics in Australia for its audacity

 

Rohit's 161 on a square turner vs England when we were 0-1 down

 

Pant's 100 and Sundar's 96* in the 4th test on a tough pitch.

 

 

 

[Lone Wolf]

Others inns mentioned by posters are indeed quality & better in terms of impact. 

KL Rahul's ton was like the one you say stylish sexy & strokes were absolute top tier.  That's how you bat in England. 

Kohli's ton in 2018 were decent at best but not the ones you remember. 

Edited August 13, 2021 by Lone Wolf

[Serpico]

All of roots centuries this year have been great to watch

[rkt.india]

Rahul is mercurial

[Lord]

Gill's 91 was sublime

[Vijy]

On 8/13/2021 at 5:11 AM, Serpico said:

All of roots centuries this year have been great to watch

agreed. he has been batting on a diff plane for the most part. almost like smith in god mode.

[speedheat]

Shamis 50 at lords

[Lone Wolf]

Root's 180 odd..  What a fine inns.  Sublime stroke making. 

[Bigg Brother]

Dravid's all 3 tons against England in 2011.

[Lord]

50 minutes ago, Bigg Brother said:

Dravid's all 3 tons against England in 2011.

 

bhai itna recent nahi

[Nikhil_cric]

On 8/13/2021 at 2:26 PM, Lone Wolf said:

Others inns mentioned by posters are indeed quality & better in terms of impact. 

KL Rahul's ton was like the one you say stylish sexy & strokes were absolute top tier.  That's how you bat in England. 

Kohli's ton in 2018 were decent at best but not the ones you remember. 

Absolutely. I wasnt saying it's the most impactful knock played by our batsmen. It just had a very silken quality to it.  Among current batsmen only an in form Root and Williamson have that quality. 

[adi B]

Kumar roach's 27 against poyzz 

[Nash]

9 hours ago, adi B said:

Kumar roach's 27 against poyzz 

Why these people celebrate even before winning the match? Hasan Ali was celebrating tail ender wicket as he won the match. After losing, he was visibly humiliated and frustrated. what sort of mental hardness in general these professional cricketers from Pakistan have. 

[Vijy]

1 hour ago, Nash said:

Why these people celebrate even before winning the match? Hasan Ali was celebrating tail ender wicket as he won the match. After losing, he was visibly humiliated and frustrated. what sort of mental hardness in general these professional cricketers from Pakistan have. 

it's because getting even the wkts of a minnow like WI is a big deal for Poyzz.

[Bigg Brother]

On 8/19/2021 at 12:15 PM, Lord said:

 

bhai itna recent nahi

Sorry forgot to read "recent".

[cricketfan28]

Liked Rohit's 80+ innings.