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
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(@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