New Delhi: KL Rahul performed a match-winning knock within the first ODI towards Australia, in a sport the place the Indian high order collapsed in robust swinging situations. He scored 75* off 91 and turned his critics into admirers whereas he confirmed grit and character on the pitch. He was accompanied by Ravindra Jadeja of their 108-run stand in chasing 189.
Each Rahul and Jadeja not solely performed sensible knocks towards the swing of Mitchell Starc and Marcus Stoinis, however in addition they took gorgeous diving catches within the sport. Jadeja additionally contributed with the ball and was declared the Participant of the Match for his knock of 45* off 69 and two wickets.
Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, who lately criticised KL Rahul’s inclusion within the enjoying XI in Checks, took to Twitter to understand the batter.
Glorious composure beneath stress and an excellent innings by KL Rahul.
Prime knock. Nice help by Ravindra Jadeja and an excellent win for India.#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/tCs74rBiLP— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) March 17, 2023
Virender Sehwag, Dinesh Karthik and others additionally got here ahead to congratulate KL Rahul and Jadeja for his or her match-winning efforts within the sport.
Any bhala toh sab bhala.
Nice all spherical present by Jaddu and high knock from KL Rahul. #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/npoS1E1zaS— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 17, 2023
What a partnership! 👏
First on the sphere after which with the bat 💯@klrahul @imjadeja#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/gpuzDKPQHn— DK (@DineshKarthik) March 17, 2023
A really spectacular win from Workforce India. The bowlers had been sensible to get Australia all out for 188 after they had been 129/2 earlier than the 20 overs# and within the run chase KL Rahul’s composure beneath stress was the important thing and that partnership with Jadeja was spectacular. #IndvsAus pic.twitter.com/8K4pKKrnZy
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 17, 2023
Bola tha na bandhe mai hai Dum nicely achieved @klrahul good to see you scoring runs and profitable the primary odi for workforce India 🇮🇳 method to go 👍 Prime stuff Jadeja with the ball and bat… nicely bowled @MdShami11 @mdsirajofficial @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/9ALZWXS997
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 17, 2023
Nice groups are constructed on belief. Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid confirmed religion, KL Rahul proves they weren’t mistaken. @klrahul pic.twitter.com/Zpv25lOPSr
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 17, 2023
Followers, who had been trolling Rahul for a poor run, poured in appreciation for the batter to win a match for India when others failed.
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.What a comeback from each of them.🔥 #INDvsAUS
Bhakt function Mahadev affect pic.twitter.com/a4lJNaR0T0
— Akshat (@AkshatOM10) March 17, 2023
KL rahul’s success feels private
Man doesn’t skip robust excursions
All the time accessible for any sort of function
Excellent workforce man @klrahul
❤pic.twitter.com/upRF8XeT9M— M. (@IconicKohIi) March 17, 2023
Sunil anna with all of the KL Rahul trollers:#KLRahul pic.twitter.com/VgXBtBM8Sx
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) March 17, 2023
One other Cult chase by KL Rahul.
MR ODIs 😍.
Soothing photographs. Elegant batting.
That’s KLassy KL in vary of his personal🛐#KLRahul#BelieveKLRpic.twitter.com/L9SXMsmTMk
— The Upadhyay (@the_upadhyayji) March 18, 2023
35 overs wicketkeeping then 35 overs batting. Big respect for this man.🙌
Take a bow, KL Rahul!👑 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/HIy7uh1ItI
— Kunal Yadav (@kunaalyaadav) March 17, 2023
From Virat Kohli to KL Rahul, Indian cricket has witnessed quite a few situations the place the so-called followers of the sport went on to troll the participant and the cricketers gave a solution with their sport.
Within the sport, Mohammed Siraj as soon as once more picked up a wicket with the brand new ball. As Australia was beneath stress, Mitchell Marsh stood up and scored 81 off 65 and it appeared that he was enjoying on a special turf altogether. Nonetheless, Mohammed Shami’s second spell bought him three fast wickets as he turned the fortunes for India.
Each Siraj and Shami ended up with three wickets every, Ravindra Jadeja picked two whereas Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav bought one every.
Marcus Stoinis bought the early breakthrough by dismissing Ishan Kishan. It was adopted by Mitchell Starc utilizing his trademark inswinging deliveries to get out Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill. Whereas Hardik Pandya performed a counterattacking inning of 25(31), he was dismissed with a bouncer by Stoinis. After 83/5, it was the perseverance of Rahul and Jadeja that bought India by.