KL Rahul equals world record for most successive 50+ scores

He overtook India’s Rahul Dravid, who has 6 consecutive 50+ score to his name in Test cricket

Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul provided flying start as the duo managed 100 runs in just 18 overs. (Photo: AP)

Dhawan continued his splendid form with another classy half-ton. The southpaw completed his 4th Test fifty. (Photo: AP)

While, KL Rahul, who is India’s one of the most consistent performers in Test cricket smashed 9th Test fifty. (Photo: AP)

Rahul has scored 90,51,67,60, 51*, 57, 50* in last seven innings in whites. (Photo: AP)

The 25-year-old joined ED Weekes, Andy Flower, Kumar Sangakkara, Chanderpaul and Chris Rogers in the elite list.

The Bengaluru batsman entered the record books for most consecutive 50+ scores in Test cricket. (Photo: AP)

India are currently playing Sri Lanka in the third and final Test match at Pallekele and aim to complete first-ever overseas whitewash (Photo: AP)

Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to bat first for third time in a row in the Test series.(Photo: BCCI)