One of India’s most classy batsman KL Rahul returned to his usual ways last night against Australia in the 1st ODI of a 3-match ODI series. Rahul produced an outstanding performance in a very tough situation and kept playing according to the merit of the ball and sailed India through a 5-wicket victory at Wankhede.
This knock by Rahul was very important for his survival in the Indian team after getting stripped off Captaincy from Tests and was also dropped in the final 2 BGT Tests. He proved a point at Mumbai last night and his wife Athiya Shetty posted a picture of Rahul with an inspirational caption.
Athiya Shetty took to Instagram and wrote – “To the most resilient person I know…@klrahul.”
Fans on Social media are loving Athiya Shetty’s post and for now it seems Rahul will be given his chance to play in the following ODIs at Vishkhapatnam and Bangalore.
End of a brilliant knock from Mitchell Marsh, 81 runs from just 65 balls including 10 fours & 5 sixes.
Jadeja gets him in his 300th International game. pic.twitter.com/zfFYpCT08z
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 17, 2023
After winning the toss at Wankhede, India’s captain for the 1st ODI Hardik Pandya elected to bowl first and after a storming start by the Aussies powered by Mitchell Marsh’s 81. However, the hosts fought back and bowled out Steve Smith’s side for just 188 runs with 3 wickets for Mohammade Shami and Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja registered a brace while Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya picked a scalp each.
According to the Bombay stock exchange -"The sensex of India was dropped for a few moments because #KLRahul was on the crease "pic.twitter.com/cxCJpRat6j
— KL Siku Kumar (@KL_Siku_Kumar) March 18, 2023
In response, India were expected to get off to flyer through the new opening partnership of Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill but the former could only score 3 runs while Gill got out for 20 runs. Virat Kohli who was searching yet another century got out for just 4 and the monstrous Surya Kumar Yadav departed for a Golden duck.
Another Cult chase by KL Rahul.
MR ODIs 😍.
Soothing shots. Elegant batting.
That is KLassy KL in range of his own🛐#KLRahul#BelieveKLRpic.twitter.com/L9SXMsmTMk
— The Upadhyay (@the_upadhyayji) March 18, 2023
Then KL Rahul and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja got set to the crease and made a partnership of 108 runs. Rahul scored an unbeaten 75 off 91 with Seven 4s and a 6 while Ravindra Jadeja provided the supporting hand and amassed 45 off 90.
