India’s swashbuckling batsman KL Rahul announced his return to form with a bang as he scored his fifth one-day international (ODI) century in the ongoing 2nd ODI match against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium.
KL was seen struggling for most of the T20I series against England. In the 4 T20Is he played against England, he could only manage to gather just 15 runs. As a result, Rahul was dropped from the final T20I against England.
However, the 28-year-old made a stunning comeback in the ODI series opener by scoring 62* off 43 deliveries in an innings, which was laced with 4 sixes and 4 fours.
Now in the ongoing 2nd ODI match against England, KL silenced his critics with a stunning knock as he brought up his ton in 108 deliveries and became the first player to score a century in the ongoing series.
A century to cherish from @klrahul11 ??#TeamIndia #INDvENG @Paytm pic.twitter.com/3N9PRxF1lW
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 26, 2021
During his knock, Rahul formed an important partnership with the Indian skipper Virat Kohli (66 off 79 balls) to help India make a comeback in the game. After Kohli’s dismissal, Rahul joined hands with Rishabh Pant and led the fightback for India. The cricketer was eventually dismissed on 108 runs off 114 balls. During his stunning knock, Rahul smashed 7 fours and 2 sixes.
Meanwhile, as soon as KL Rahul’s knock came to an end, social media was already flooded with amazing reactions from the netizens. Several cricketers, experts and fans took to their social media to applaud the stunning comeback of Rahul. There were many who came up with hilarious memes and jokes while reacting to the knock.
Here, check out the reactions of Twitterati on this:
Well played @klrahul11 Fabulous ? Loved the shot selection and the way you paced your innings. Keep it up. #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/WRg5UlaIha
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 26, 2021
Top class ? this from a very Versatile Batsman @klrahul11
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 26, 2021
Rahul needed just a little time for himself while batting, to get back into form. 50 overs cricket allows one that time. Important that he carries this form/confidence now.???#KLRahul
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 26, 2021
Kamaal Rahul Ki Lajawaab Paari ?? #IndvEng
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 26, 2021
Silencing everyone, one shot at a time @klrahul11
? #INDvENG
— Unnati Madan (@unnati_madan) March 26, 2021
? Monk like innings, monk like celebration pic.twitter.com/r6xGlAlpFF
— Sukhman (@Superman_Sandhu) March 26, 2021
To all the critics – KL Rahul has started keeping them quiet in white ball format. pic.twitter.com/lPAue1izBM
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 26, 2021
KL Rahul, what a fantastic century.
– Scored century in 2019WC as an opener.
– was slotted to No.5 to play as a finisher.
– Scored runs there and did his job really well.
– Today comes at No.4 and scores a century.
– the versatile man of the Indian batting lineup. pic.twitter.com/DpElnhWMVk— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 26, 2021
Fifth ODI hundred for KL Rahul – 100* from 108 balls including 6 fours and 2 sixes – ever since he started playing in middle order, he has been in different level in ODI format. Keep going, KL. pic.twitter.com/0zMw48zcaB
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 26, 2021
“KL Rahul should be benched”
62(43)*— ` (@vruchelles) March 23, 2021
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KL RAHUL ?? take a bow sir! 100 off 108. A great innings. Ticking over those runs. Very composed. ?????????#INDvENG
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) March 26, 2021
KL RAHUL is a class player.
Just keep him away from Narendra Modi Stadium.#INDvENG— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) March 26, 2021
The last two ODI 100s for India have come from KL Rahul
#294 – 112 v NZ at Mount Maunganui 11 Feb 2020
#295 – 100* v Ind at Pune today#IndvEng#IndvsEng— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) March 26, 2021
KL Rahul
When Kohli asks Open , He is ready
When Kohli asks finish , He is ready
When Kohli asks bat 4 , He is ready
When Hardik asks to baby sit his son , He is ready
Complete team man KL Rahul.
— Sai (@akakrcb6) March 26, 2021
