India vs England 2024

‘Ye intent ke chakkar me deserving run chor rahe’ – Fans fume as KL Rahul throws wicket after scoring important 86 runs against England in 1st Test

Unfortunately, KL Rahul missed out on what could have been a well-deserved century, falling prey to Tom Hartley after scoring 86 runs.

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January 26, 2024

KL Rahul’s innings against England in the first Test at Hyderabad showcased his exceptional batting skills and composure at the crease. Coming off a recent century against South Africa, Rahul demonstrated a remarkable sense of timing and technical correctness throughout his innings.

Facing England’s bowlers in challenging conditions at the RGI Stadium, Rahul remained unfazed and composed. He showcased his ability to handle spinners and pacers, contributing significantly to India’s amazing batting performance.

Rahul’s footwork was akin to a ballet dancer’s, as he elegantly met Tom Hartley’s delivery, driving it through for a well-executed boundary. His impeccable timing was evident when he confidently punched Mark Wood through the covers for another four. The batsman’s versatility was on display as he executed a paddle pull against Wood, sending the ball behind square leg for yet another boundary.

Maintaining consistency, Rahul calmly reached his 14th Test fifty by taking a single off Joe Root. In a significant personal milestone, he surpassed 1000 Test runs on home soil during this innings, underscoring his impact as a reliable batsman for India.

Yashasvi Jaiswal also missed a well-deserved century

Unfortunately, KL Rahul missed out on what could have been a well-deserved century, falling prey to Tom Hartley after scoring 86 runs. Despite this, his innings provided a substantial contribution to India’s first-inning lead. Rehan Ahmed’s catch at the boundary ended Rahul’s innings, marking Hartley’s second Test wicket and giving England a glimmer of hope as India’s lead extended past 46.

KL Rahul’s innings were a testament to his skill, adaptability, and ability to navigate challenging conditions. As the series progresses, his form and contributions will likely play a crucial role in India’s quest for success against England.

Besides KL Rahul, India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal also missed a well-deserved century. Jaiswal, in his aggressive batting performance, scored 80 runs off 74 balls with the help of 10 fours and three sixes.

Here is how fans react to KL Rahul’s innings:

You won our heart again Rahul Bhai ? pic.twitter.com/NOnM5UWIDd
— Pankaj (@Pankaj41627) January 26, 2024

– Rohit got out while going for a six.
– Jaiswal got out while going for a four.
– Gill got out while going for a four.
– Iyer got out while going for a six.
– KL Rahul got out while going for a six.
— Priyanka (@Pinky209E) January 26, 2024

Yashasvi jaiswal played outstanding Inning but missed Century ? felt sad For him ???
Now KL Rahul played brilliant inning But missed well Deserving Century ? not good with them ???
— Ajay Gautam (@gautam_ajay007) January 26, 2024