During the Test series vs Bangladesh, Shubman Gill smashed his maiden Test century in the first match at Chattogram. KL Rahul on the other hand had a forgetful series with the bat against Bangladesh.
Speaking about KL Rahul stats at home, the opener has much better numbers compared to Gill. KL averages 44.25 in 22 Test innings and has the average for the most consecutive half-centuries (7)
Gill on the other hand has played 11 Test innings scoring 263 runs at an average of 26.30. He has two half-centuries to name and has failed to convert his starts into big scores
Rahul is likely to pip Gill for the opening slot having a solid experience at home
Another factor that gives Rahul the edge is the backing from the team management as the vice-captain of the Test side
Former India bowler Irfan Pathan has given his views on the topic and believes that KL Rahul shall open with Rohit Sharma in the first Test against Australia
Irfan believes that Shubman Gill has cemented his place in the ODI and T20I format due to his fabulous batting display in recent matches.
Shubman has had a fantastic 2023 so far and he till now has scored 4 centuries this year.