India are currently taking on defending champions Australia in a warm-up match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday, October 16. The Indian vice-captain, KL Rahul, scored a sublime half-century consisting of six fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 172.73.
He dominated the powerplay overs by taking the attack to the Aussie bowlers. Anything that was bowled a little short was put away to the boundary by him. He was seen playing the majority of the deliveries in the powerplay while Rohit Sharma was at the non-striker’s end.
Rahul’s shots were erratic, but he appeared at ease due to Gabba’s extra bounce. He tried to pull Glenn Maxwell for a six, but he was out, handing Ashton Agar an easy catch at the deep-mid wicket.
At the end of the powerplay, #TeamIndia are 69/0
KL Rahul gets to his 50 off 27 deliveries.
Live – https://t.co/3dEaIjz140 #INDvAUS #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/cD3DQxtZpb
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 17, 2022
KL Rahul’s intent is crucial for Rohit Sharma and his team. They built India a strong foundation, adding 78 runs for the first wicket in just 7.3 overs before Rahul was dismissed.
India lost a few quick wickets in the middle overs of the game but managed to stay afloat, thanks to Suryakumar Yadav. Rahul scoring at a rapid pace is a positive sign for India ahead of the clash at Melbourne.
Here are some of the Twitter reactions:
KL Rahul in full-flow in the warm-up match. pic.twitter.com/pFWJnpro30
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 17, 2022
Fifty from Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul Puts India in a challenging total. They Both Played With St rate of 150+. Playing Bowlers all over the ground
K Richardson Grabs 4 wickets with ER of 7.5. Can they chase down the this total? #T20WorldCup2022 #Cricket #AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/w8C6kGXgRG
— Cric Report (@InsiderCricRpt) October 17, 2022
This is unusual.
KL Rahul races to 43, while opening partner Rohit Sharma is yet to score…#T20WorldCup #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/ia2GbDvYkU
— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) October 17, 2022
KL Rahul departs after a brilliant 57 in 33 balls. A great knock by Rahul, he played really well. pic.twitter.com/eXOJw0e2da
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 17, 2022
The KL Rahul Show! 🔥🤩pic.twitter.com/bj9NGArDkW
— Kunal Yadav (@kunaalyaadav) October 17, 2022
KL Rahul's last 4 innings.
He smashed 4 fifties, including 2 warm-up matches. #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/8ATXflWBs8
— Kunal Yadav (@kunaalyaadav) October 17, 2022
🙌🏻🏏 A FLYING START! KL Rahul broke the shackles early and started blasting off from the first ball.
😍 It's good to see him play this way!
📸 Hotstar • #KLRahul #INDvAUS #AUSvIND #T20WorldCup #TeamIndia #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/a7IwUiKAsi
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) October 17, 2022
50 of KL Rahul
Well played 😊Credit @FoxCricket#INDvAUS#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/G9ZCfjdy28
— Honey Ansari (@pakcrichd) October 17, 2022
KL Rahul, with this intent, is the best T20 batter in India by a mile#T20WorldCup #INDvAUS
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) October 17, 2022
KL Rahul 50 off 27.. he's looking in very good touch #T20WorldCup #AUSvIND
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) October 17, 2022
KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav’s fifties guide India to 186/7
Apart from Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav (50 off 33 balls) scored a half-century, striking at a rate of 151.52. India reached a total of 186-7, with some finishing from Dinesh Karthik and Ravichandran Ashwin.
In response, Australia have got off to a flying start thanks to their captain. At the time of writing, the home side were at 158/3 after 17 overs, with Finch going strong at 70 off 49 balls.
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