Cricket is a beloved game. Rahul Dravid is one of the finest batsmen in cricket history. Very few Indian batters gave the assurance that Rahul Dravid provided to the cricket fans in the country. His headstrong temperament and patience at the crease are unmatchable, and he was popularly named the 'Wall.' Here, we are presenting "Top 10 best knocks of Rahul Dravid".
1. 112 Vs. West Indies At Jamaica
Rahul Dravid is indeed one of the best cricket players in the world. He always showcased his temperament, dedication, and determination whenever the team needed him. He batted well, and his ability to stick on any kind of pitch and against any bowling lineup makes him different from other batters. Rahul Dravid scored an excellent knock of 112 runs against West Indies. It was special because the wickets fell at regular intervals, but Rahul Dravid had a clear mindset and beautifully scored a ton and put India in a match-winning position.
2. 177 Vs. Sri Lanka At Ahmedabad
India had a challenging start in the first innings as the Indian top order was collapsed by an unknown Sri Lankan pacer, Chanaka Welegedara. The star batters of India, like Sachin, Sehwag, Gambhir and VVS, were back in the pavilion. Rahul Dravid again rescued the team with Yuvraj Singh and smashed an under-pressure knock of 177 runs against Sri Lanka. It was a fantastic effort by Rahul Dravid.
3. 110 And 135 Vs. Pakistan At Kolkata
It is always special when India plays against Pakistan in any format. Rahul Dravid scored an impressive knock of 110 runs against Pakistan in the first innings. India had a challenging start in the second innings, and the score was 150 for four wickets. From that point onwards, Rahul Dravid and Dinesh Karthik's duo lead rescued the team and added 165 runs partnership for the fifth wicket. Rahul scored a magnificent knock of 135 runs in the second innings against arch-rivals Pakistan
4. 190 And 103 Vs. New Zealand At Hamilton
Rahul Dravid is indeed one of the best cricket players in the world. He scored a brilliant knock of 190 runs in the first innings against New Zealand. When India was 55 for the loss of 2 wickets, Dravid and Ganguly rescued the team. Rahul's second innings ton was more dominating than the first one as he scored it while chasing a total of 415. These knocks were memorable because he scored two centuries in a single match.
5. 148 Vs. South Africa At Johannesburg
Rahul Dravid is known as the "Wall" of Team India because of his ability to hang onto pitches in test cricket. He played an excellent knock of 148 runs in the first innings against South Africa at Johannesburg. He was not finished there and smashed a knock of 81 runs in the second innings.
6. 217 Vs. England At Oval
England posted a massive total of 515 runs on the board. Rahul Dravid smashed a magnificent knock of 217 runs on England's home ground. He hit 28 fours in the innings. It was one of the most classy and elegant knocks ever played by Rahul Dravid. He batted for two days, and his shots were a pure delight to watch for the spectators.
7. 148 Vs. England At Headingley
Sourav Ganguly took a big gamble to opt to bat first in typical English conditions, on a green top. His decision became a matter of concern because of Sehwag's early dismissal, but Rahul Dravid took the responsibility on his shoulders and scored a magnificent knock of 148 runs. He and Sanjay Bangar were involved in a 170-run partnership for the second wicket. The great Sachin Tendulkar and captain Sourav Ganguly scored an excellent knock of 193 and 128 runs, respectively. India declared their first innings on 628/8.
8. 180 Vs. Australia At Kolkata
It is undoubtedly one of the best knocks ever played by Rahul Dravid. This test match seems like a roller coaster ride. He scored an excellent knock of 180 runs against Australia in the second innings. This is a special knock that led to the victory for team India. He writes the winning story of India with his bat. Every Indian cricket lover will remember this knock for a lifetime.
9. 270 Vs. Pakistan At Rawalpindi
Rahul Dravid scored an epic knock of 270 runs against Pakistan. India scored 600 in reply to Pakistan's 224 runs in the first innings. Rahul hit 34 fours and a six in his magnificent innings. Pakistan were bundled out for 245 runs in the second innings. India registered a remarkable 131-run win over Pakistan in the series-deciding final match at Rawalpindi.
10. 233 Vs. Australia At Adelaide
It was probably one of the best test matches for Rahul Dravid as he turned around the game in India's favor. The hosts posted a big total on the board of 556 runs. On the other hand, India was reduced to 85 for four, and their grip became stronger. Rahul Dravid smashed a brilliant knock of 233 runs with 23 fours and 1 six in the innings. VVS Laxman played a crucial knock of 148 runs.
