Ajinkya Rahane Test Career [2023]- ICC Ranking, Runs, Stats, Centuries, Average & Highest Score
Ajinkya Rahane, a stylish right-handed batsman from India, has made a lasting impression in the cricketing world through his outstanding Test career.
Rahane is famous for his beautiful shots, strong skills, and never-give-up attitude, making him a crucial player for the Indian Test team.
In this journey, Rahane has passed through many up and down but he never gives up and always comes back hard.
In this blog, we will explore Ajinkya Rahane’s Test career, highest score, runs, ICC Ranking, and many more.
Ajinkya Rahane Test profile
Test Debut | 2013 |
Matches | 82 |
Innings | 140 |
Runs | 4931 |
100 | 12 |
50 | 25 |
Avg | 38.52 |
Age | 34 yrs |
Ajinkya Rahane’s Test debut
On March 22, 2013, Ajinkya Rahane had his Test debut against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy held at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi.
In this match, he made 7 runs in the first innings and made 1 run in the second innings. But in the end, India won this match by 6 wickets.
Ajinkya Rahane Test Runs Year Wise
In Test cricket, Ajinkya Rahane has scored a total of 4931 runs while playing 140 innings, and he has maintained an impressive batting average of 38.52.
Year | Innings | Runs | Avg | HS | 50 | 100 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 6 | 217 | 43.4 | 96 | 2 | 0 |
2014 | 19 | 809 | 44.9 | 147 | 4 | 3 |
2015 | 15 | 593 | 45.6 | 127 | 1 | 3 |
2016 | 15 | 653 | 54.4 | 188 | 2 | 2 |
2017 | 18 | 554 | 34.6 | 132 | 3 | 1 |
2018 | 21 | 644 | 30.7 | 81 | 5 | 0 |
2019 | 11 | 642 | 71.3 | 115 | 5 | 2 |
2020 | 8 | 272 | 38.9 | 112 | 0 | 1 |
2021 | 23 | 479 | 20.8 | 67 | 2 | 0 |
2022 | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 58 | 1 | 0 |
Overall | 140 | 4931 | 38.52 | 188 | 25 | 12 |
Ajinkya Rahane Test Runs vs Australia
Ajinkya Rahane scored 1090 runs against Australia in 17 matches. He overall played 32 innings against Australia. His highest score against Australia is 147 which comes in the 3rd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Series at Melbourne.
Ajinkya Rahane Test Centuries
As of 2023, Ajinkya Rahane had scored 12 centuries in Test cricket.
No. | Date | Score | Opponent | Stadium | Result |
1 | February 15, 2014 | 118 | New Zealand | Basin Reserve | Drawn |
2 | July 17, 2014 | 103 | England | Lord’s Cricket Ground, | Won |
3 | December 28, 2014 | 147 | Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Drawn |
4 | August 23, 2015 | 126 | Sri Lanka | P Saravanamuttu Stadium | Won |
5 | December 4, 2015 | 127 | South Africa | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Won |
6 | December 6, 2015 | 100* | South Africa | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Won |
7 | August 1, 2016 | 108* | West Indies | Sabina Park | Drawn |
8 | October 9, 2016 | 188 | New Zealand | Holkar Cricket Stadium | Won |
9 | August 3, 2017 | 132 | Sri Lanka | Sinhalese Sports Club Ground | Won |
10 | August 26, 2019 | 102 | West Indies | Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground | Won |
11 | October 20, 2019 | 115 | South Africa | JSCA International Stadium Complex | Won |
12 | December 28, 2020 | 112 | Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Won |
Ajinkya Rahane’s Test Highest Score
Ajinkya Rahane’s Test highest score is 188 runs off 381 balls against New Zealand at Holkar Cricket Stadium. In the end, India won this match by 321 runs.
Ajinkya Rahane Test Average
Ajinkya Rahane’s Test batting average is 38.52. His average shows his consistency and ability to score runs across all conditions.
Rahane has scored many runs at home as well as overseas in difficult conditions like in Australia, England, New Zealand, etc.
Ajinkya Rahane ICC Test Ranking
Ajinkya Rahane ranked 47th position with 544 points as per the ICC Test ranking table.
He was ranked in the Top 10 of this ranking but after 2021, there was a huge setback. He was removed from the Test team which is the main reason for his downfall of ranking. His best point is 825 vs New Zealand on 11/10/2016.
Frequently asked questions
How many Test centuries have Ajinkya Rahane scored?
As of 2023, Ajinkya Rahane had scored 12 centuries in Test cricket.
What is Ajinkya Rahane’s highest score in Test cricket?
Ajinkya Rahane’s Test highest score is 188 runs off 381 balls against New Zealand at Holkar Cricket Stadium.
What is Ajinkya Rahane’s Test batting average?
As of 2023, Ajinkya Rahane’s Test batting average was 38.52.
When did Ajinkya Rahane make his Test debut?
On March 22, 2013, Ajinkya Rahane had his Test debut against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy held at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi.
Whts is Ajinkya Rahane’s ICC Test Ranking?
Ajinkya Rahane ranked 47th position with 544 points as per the ICC Test ranking table.