India vs Australia: KL Rahul struck a brilliant blow, surprising fans in India’s innings in the first T20I in Mohali. The opener scored 55 runs in just 35 balls on Tuesday.
KL Rahul hit 55 off 35 balls in the first T20I vs Australia (AP Photo)
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- KL Rahul scored 55 runs in just 35 balls in the first T20I
- Rahul stuns fans with his brilliant flick shot against Hazlewood
- Rahul was criticized for his strike rate as an opener in T20Is
KL Rahul was in the mood to hit some big shots in the first match of the 3-match T20I series against Australia in Mohali on Tuesday, 20 September. Started its final phase of preparations for the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia in October-November.
KL Rahul wowed the fans with a brilliant shot in the third over of the innings after Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bowl first. Rahul hit 3 sixes and 4 fours in his 35-ball 55 and the flick shot against Josh Hazlewood was one of the highlight reels.
It was so mesmerizing that the BCCI, which rarely shared the clip of the match on social media, posted a video of the six.
KL Rahul leaves the track and uses his powerful wrist to flick a long delivery into the stands. The Aussie pacer didn’t have much trouble with the ball, but Rahul covered the line by descending the pitch and throwing it into the night sky, leaving his teammates in stunned.
Fans on social media shared their appreciation for the flick shot of KL Rahul, who showed a lot of intent after being asked about his strike rate in the Australia T20I series.
and also @BCCI Handle can’t neglect to post that shot. hell of a shot https://t.co/dQCAZoy6LM
— Cover Point (@PointCover) September 20, 2022
Shot worth bridging BCCI’s social media gap https://t.co/pMWVvPGtA7
— Prashant S (@ps_it_is) September 20, 2022
Only KL Rahul can do what he has done, class is next level, great shot. https://t.co/ZLqykOFhBL
— Goat Cricket Fan (@Goatcricketfan1) September 20, 2022
Three sixes hit by KL Rahul’s bat and all of them are looking comfortable. Excellent time https://t.co/c5jZYP7o0P
— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) September 20, 2022
KL Rahul got out for 55 in the 12th over off Josh Hazlewood. The India opener was looking to move on as he did not lag behind at any stage of his innings.
It was refreshing to see KL Rahul playing risky cricket after struggling to make it to the Asia Cup. Rahul scored 132 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of just 122 as India failed to reach the final.
Rahul, who had earlier said that the strike rate is overrated, said on the eve of the T20I series that he is working on improving his pace at the top. If Tuesday’s performance is taken forward, Rahul seems to be on his way to prove his opponents wrong.
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