India will look to take a pivotal lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as they gear up for the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The focus will firmly be on opener KL Rahul,

While there has been some inconsistency in Rahul's Boxing Day Test performances, his ability to deliver two centuries in consecutive fixtures highlights his knack for rising to the occasion in one of cricket's marquee events, which often attracts large crowds.

Rahul currently leads India in runs scored and ranks second overall in the series, with an impressive total of 235 runs in six innings at an average of 47, including two half-centuries.

KL Rahul has been India's highest run-scorer in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. He has amassed 235 runs in six innings with two half-centuries. India will be hoping Rahul's injury is not a major one as they look forward to the Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

While the severity of Rahul's injury is still unknown with five days to go for the Boxing Day Test, the team management will hope he recovers in time. The optimism comes from the fact that he bounced back after an injury scare before the Perth Test to deliver a strong performance. Meanwhile, his scores in this series read 26, 77, 37, 7, 84 & 4*.

Team India batsman KL Rahul shares a significant connection with December 26, a date that has proven to be fortuitous for him. Rahul has two hundreds in Boxing Day Tests — at Centurion, South Africa,

KL Rahul has the chance to write his name in the history books during the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Rahul is India's highest run-getter in the series so far and is the only player with two 50+ scores.