India opener KL Rahul got here underneath heavy criticism from followers on Twitter after he struggled to get go from the beginning within the 106-run chase within the ongoing first T20I towards South Africa in Trivandrum on September 28, 2022.
Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, gained the toss and selected to bowl first. Jasprit Bumrah was lacking within the taking part in XI attributable to a again damage, whereas Hardik Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been rested. As an alternative of them, Deepak Chahar, Rishabh Pant and R Ashwin got here into the facet.
Proteas have come to Indian shores with a full-strength squad that may even play within the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.
Indian bowlers Deepak Chahar and Arshdeep Singh routed the highest order of South African batting as they have been 9/5 in 2.3 overs with Temba Bavuma, Rilee Russouw, Tristan Stubbs, and David Miller scoring geese and Quinton de Kock making one run.
It was because of 25 from Aiden Markram, 24 from Kagiso Rabada, and 41 from Keshav Maharaj that South Africa posted 106/8 in 20 overs. Arshdeep picked 3/32, Chahar took 2/24 and Harshal took 2/26 for India.
KL Rahul Will get Caught In The Center Anchoring One Finish As India Struggles
In reply, India managed simply 17/2 runs in 6 overs. Rohit Sharma obtained out for a duck, whereas Virat Kohli made 3 runs as Proteas bowlers Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Wayne Parnell used the bounce within the pitch and motion within the air to make the Indian batters’ life tough.
Nevertheless, the worst of all was KL Rahul, who confirmed no intention of a counterattack and was content material taking part in out the deliveries. With two wickets falling, he left the scoring to Suryakumar Yadav who began by smacking Nortje for 2 sixes within the first three balls he confronted.
Nevertheless, Rahul proceed to battle towards tempo and spin alike and drew the ire of the Staff India followers on Twitter who slammed him for not exhibiting any intent to counter the South African bowlers.
Listed here are some reactions:
I STAND WITH KL RAHUL pic.twitter.com/Dtddx8ksvz
— Fr
nt F
(@frontfoot73) September 28, 2022
KL Rahul earlier than coming in to bat tonight pic.twitter.com/07sPqZWN2M
— ° (@anubhav__tweets) September 28, 2022
KL Rahul batting slower than the time it takes to kind Thiruvananthapuram
— Udit (@udit_buch) September 28, 2022
" KL Rahul 15(33) , it's fantastic to observe "
– Harsha Bhogle
— ` (@FourOverthrows) September 28, 2022
KLR – 11(26)
SKY- 12(3)KL Rahul is a hazard to Indian Staff. He ought to be dropped instantly. He decides the temper of the sport and impacts your complete crew's mindset single handedly.#KLRahul #KLR #INDvsSA #SAvIND #INDvSA #SAvsIND #IPL #SA20 #IPL2023 #meme #India #PAKvENG #Rohit pic.twitter.com/HRLS6elSSf
— Distinctive For Life
(@UniqueForLife_) September 28, 2022
Whole nation to KL Rahul: pic.twitter.com/YxIDITgmon
— Vishesh Monga (@infinitevishesh) September 25, 2022
KL Rahul is taking part in his first match towards South Africa in T20I Internationals.
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) September 28, 2022
KL Rahul earlier than coming to the match #KLRahul #INDvsSA #Deadpool3 #arshdeepsingh #tuktukthala pic.twitter.com/wIo7EJTUQY
— FLICK
(@SMARTTHALAFAN) September 28, 2022
Stunning, splendid, Atrocious and Breathtaking Take a look at Batting from KL Rahul what a wonderful, articulate and Cheeky Take a look at T20 participant KL Rahul
— the hawck (@GujarSiddhant) September 28, 2022
KL Rahul will get out so early that everybody forgets about him and he retains his place.
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) September 25, 2022
That was positively out! Umpire being Suniel Shetty fan saved KL Rahul.
— Foolish Level (@FarziCricketer) September 28, 2022
Most T20i Geese for India
9 – Rohit Sharma
5 – KL RahulCaptain Main from the entrance
— Lokesh Saini (@LokeshVirat18K) September 28, 2022
Can’t belief KL Rahul ever. Will hit some runs in an inconsequential match to seal his place within the matches of consequence.
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) September 23, 2022
KL Rahul was as soon as referred to as the 360 diploma participant of India.
— ` (@FourOverthrows) September 28, 2022
KL Rahul is batting with 70 SR in a t20 sport after dealing with 50 deliveries! Bizzare. #INDvsSA
— SED KKR FAN (@KirketXpertt) September 28, 2022
Kl Rahul's ipl mode on
Largest rip-off of worldwide cricket..
#INDvsSA #KLRahul #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/2osWOuuo8R
— Satyam Singh (@Satyamthakur004) September 28, 2022
#INDvsS
After the match Dressing room KL Rahul :-#INDvsSA #KLRahul#arshdeepsingh #RohitSharma#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/cooUbgnE3Z— Kritika Sîñgh
(@queenkritika21) September 28, 2022
Kl Rahul after right this moment's innings
— Amit Panghal (@AmitPanghal757) September 28, 2022
Kl Rahul whereas batting within the first 10 overs right this moment :#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/TC8lPVOqLl
— The Avenger (@Mrirrelevant___) September 28, 2022
On the subject of taking part in check inning in a T20 inning , no person is healthier than Kl Rahul on this Indian crew
Nevertheless, I need to settle for that it was essential inning by him.#INDvsSA #kerala pic.twitter.com/ujF9f08ztU— Rishabh Sharma (@cricmonster_lub) September 28, 2022
South African Staff Secret Revealed- “Don’t take Wicket of KL rahul”#INDvsSA
— Tanay (@tanay_chawda1) September 28, 2022
I nonetheless imagine Babar Azam is greater statpadder than KL Rahul.
— Johns ka baap (@Johns_ka_baap) September 28, 2022
KL Rahul 11(26)
SKY 12(3)
Can't recover from this lmaopic.twitter.com/VdVORMjXHE
— Arpit Mishra ଅର୍ପିତ ମିଶ୍ର (@arpitarunmishra) September 28, 2022
Stunning, splendid, Atrocious and Breathtaking Take a look at Batting from KL Rahul what a wonderful, articulate and Cheeky Take a look at T20 participant KL Rahul
— the hawck (@GujarSiddhant) September 28, 2022
KL Rahul is not only a priority. A really massive concern. Been saying for some time. Sure the pitch isn’t simple. However 14 of 31. What’s the method? #INDvSA
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) September 28, 2022
#QuickByte: Lowest SR for an Indian within the first 30 balls of an innings (taking part in all 30 balls)
KL Rahul – 43.3 vs SA (2022)*
Yuvraj Singh – 46.7 vs PAK (2016)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 50 vs SL (2021)
Dinesh Mongia – 70 vs SA (2006)#INDvSA #Cricket #INDvsSA— Cricket.com (@weRcricket) September 28, 2022
KL Rahul and Rizwan by no means fails to do statpadding. Unreal consistency
— Div
(@div_yumm) September 28, 2022
Watching KL Rahul batting as of late. pic.twitter.com/cIig5LKOjk
— ಭಲೇ ಬಸವ (@Basavachethanah) September 28, 2022
Kl Rahul's ipl mode on
Largest rip-off of worldwide cricket..
— Satyam Singh (@Satyamthakur004) September 28, 2022
KL Rahul earlier than coming to the match #KLRahul #INDvsSA #Deadpool3 #arshdeepsingh #tuktukthala pic.twitter.com/wIo7EJTUQY
— FLICK
KL Rahul Batting Have Class Of Kohli , Timing Of Rohit And Vary Of Gayle However Ends Up Scoring Runs Like Bavuma At Rizwan Strike Price.#INDvSA
— Deep Bairstow stan (@manianipbks) September 28, 2022
When somebody talks about SR in T20s
Kl Rahul: pic.twitter.com/9JjE2RlY7j— Ansh Shah (@asmemesss) September 28, 2022
Indians watching KL Rahul taking part in check in T20 match simply earlier than the World Cup
— FCB
(@Messi_1904) September 28, 2022
If Kl Rahul performs T20I Cricket anymore , it's cricket's lose , not his! Most egocentric participant within the cricket historical past!
—
(@Four_tea_Five) September 28, 2022
Beginning a match with a very good strike fee
Kl Rahul be like***#INDvsSA #INDvSA #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/zF2bbSb38K— Jenish Savaliya (@JenishS45) September 28, 2022
after watching KL Rahul's batting right this moment.. pic.twitter.com/xyClkeQnpQ
— Sneh Navaghare (@SNavaghare) September 28, 2022
Why so mad at KL Rahul?
The coach stated to him, "Bat like me".— Abhishek Ojha (@vicharabhio) September 28, 2022
KL Rahul 14 off 31 in a T20 match. Not an enormous goal, however you've obtained to ask if that is the way you need the India opening batsman to play. I do know that asking questions could get you banned. However nonetheless. #INDvSA
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) September 28, 2022
https://twitter.com/Johns_ka_baap/standing/1575160313153933312
Lagta hai KL Rahul ki jersey pehan kar khud coach Rahul Dravid khelne aa gaye hain
— Kisslay Jha
Me watching kl rahul batting
. #klrahul #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/NMtZrk3TxJ
— gurkaran (@gurkaransinghhh) September 28, 2022
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