KL Rahul is batting like a dream in T20 cricket at the moment. After scoring over 600 runs in IPL 2021, his form was a bit low in the T20 World Cup. However, in the first two games against New Zealand he has been at his best. He looked in sublime form as he scored 65 in 49 balls in Ranchi in the second T20I.

Former Indian batsman Aakash Chopra in his analysis of the second game has hailed him as India’s best T20 batsman. Rahul added an opening stand of 117 with Rohit Sharma which was their fifth century-stand together in the format.

“Rohit and Rahul, what a tone they have. KL Rahul, I am saying it again – he is India’s best T20 batsman. There is no better batter than him. He will be the most expensive player if he goes into the IPL auction, if the ceiling is not fixed because of the draft” said Chopra on his Youtube channel.

Chopra further said that KL Rahul has shown tremendous consistency after failing in the T20 World Cup games against Pakistan and New Zealand.

“If you see the last five matches, he has scored three-four fifties in that. I know he didn’t score against Pakistan and New Zealand, but this player is of a different level.”

He Is A Player Of Different Level: Aakash Chopra on KL Rahul

Rahul has scored four fifties in his last five innings. His only failure was the 15 that he scored in the first T20I in Jaipur against the Kiwis.

“The six he hits over the covers against the fast bowlers, however fast you may bowl, it is kamaal and lajawab. Of course, I am a KL Rahul fan, you know it already. You should also be his fan because the skill level is unbelievable” concluded Chopra admitting that he was in awe of his sublime cover drives.

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