Team India vice-captain KL Rahul was seen back at his fluent best as he scored a half-century against Bangladesh in Adelaide on Wednesday. His half-century consisted of 3 fours and four maximums striking at 156.25.
Rahul has had a string of low scores in this world cup which raises several questions around the top order of India given that Rohit Sharma is unable to score runs. The criticisms have been silenced to a certain extent after this innings.
India will hope that this is the start of some explosive knocks for the team so that they can lift the trophy at Melbourne. This tournament prior to this game scored 22 runs in 3 innings at a strike rate of less than 100.
There have been some questions raised about his form and strike rate since his return to the team. Coach, Rahul Dravid and Captain, Rohit Sharma have backed the vice-captain and his capabilities to perform on the biggest stage for the country.
Let’s look at some of the Twitter reactions to his innings:
50 completed by RAhul #T20WC2022, India lost 2nd wicket 🥲🥲 , but really well played what a performance by #KL Rahul #T20WC2022 #TeamIndia #KLRahul𓃵 #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/DQl8V84S1d
— Sian Stories (@SianStories) November 2, 2022
Today #KL Rahul bat will 🤫 haters mouth..!!💪#INDvsBAN #T20WorldCup #INDvBAN #KLRahul𓃵 #AdelaideOval pic.twitter.com/LuMaHb5U5S
— Jeetendra🇮🇳 (@Jeetendra0908) November 2, 2022
KL Rahul is in flow today and reaches his 50 in just 31 balls
— All About Cricket (@allaboutcric_) November 2, 2022
It's a day for all Rahuls, #IYKYK 💙
A stylish FIFTY from @klrahul helps 🇮🇳 get an 💥 start!#OneFamily #T20WorldCup #INDvBAN @ICC pic.twitter.com/ebTEPgIRvr
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 2, 2022
KL Rahul falls immediately after bringing up his half-century 👏#T20WorldCup | #INDvBAN | 📝: https://t.co/L9hgSeL5Z0 pic.twitter.com/CNoSVzTNLK
— ICC (@ICC) November 2, 2022
KL Rahul making it count today. @debasissen good click. pic.twitter.com/y2u8HkFs6I
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) November 2, 2022
Form is temporary class is permanent. 👏👏 #kl rahul
— Arunabh Bhardwaj (@ArunabhBhardwa4) November 2, 2022
Six /No ball/ Wide / Six + six 😂😂😂 #KL Rahul is confident this time #amazingshot
Watch #ViratKohli𓃵 reaction #T20WC2022 #IndiavsBangladesh pic.twitter.com/nGP5Gt7pMk— Sian Stories (@SianStories) November 2, 2022
“The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies, it comes from those you trust the most", KL Rahul 💔😓 #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/RIJ24sJRCK
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) November 2, 2022
If you can't accept him at his worst, then you don't deserve him at his best. Glad to be alive in the KL Rahul era.
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) November 2, 2022
India has a bit of luck early on but they have ridden it well. Enjoyed watching KL Rahul come into his own. This is not a very easy surface to bat on but you wouldn't realise that if you saw Sky batting
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 2, 2022
Brilliant from Kl Rahul. Indian batting looks more formidable now!
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 2, 2022
Stuff of the champions from @klrahul earlier and now by King Kohli @imVkohli! Brilliant 50s for both 👏🏾 #IndvBan #T20WorldCup
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 2, 2022
KL Rahul, Virat Kohli guide India to 184/6
India ended up with 184-6 at the end of their innings with Virat Kohli scoring yet another half-century. This is his third fifty of the tournament and remained not out at 64. His knock compromised 8 fours and one maximum.
Kohli’s love affair with Adelaide Oval has just further deepened. He has scored 5 centuries at this ground. He has said before that he has a connection with this ground as he scored his maiden century in whites on this ground. His last outing in this format at this ground scored 90* against Australia in 2016.
Bangladesh has begun their chase and India will be able to defend this target against a depleted Bangladesh team who hasn’t stood up with the bat. At the time of writing, Bangladesh were at 66/0 in seven overs, with Litton Das smashing a 21-ball 50 before the rain gods stopped the proceedings.
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