Internet users mocked LSG skipper KL Rahul for playing a patient innings against RR in the IPL 2023.
In addition to the supporters, KL Rahul apparently received harsh treatment from former England captain Kevin Pietersen as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain chose to bat patiently against Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals (RR) in game 26 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Wednesday. Rahul’s subpar strike rate has undeniably turned into a point of concern in the 16th IPL season.
The LSG captain received criticism from online users for his lethargic performance against the 2008 league champions on matchday 26. Rahul only managed to score 19 runs off 19 balls at the end of the powerplay after allowing pace ace Trent Boult to begin the game with a first over. Rahul was Lucknow’s second-highest run scorer in the recently finished match, despite having a forgettable start with the bat.
Rahul spoke out about his batting difficulties against the Boult-starred bowling attack at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium after Lucknow thrashed Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2023 on Wednesday. “I was hit by one of my teammates’ pitches, therefore obviously I was acting inappropriately in my role as captain. 160 would be a solid score on this course, and they have some good bowlers who took advantage of the circumstances, Kyle and I said at the 10-over mark. After the game, Rahul stated, “We came up 10 short but made up with the ball.
Additionally, the lack of dew made it fair for both teams. 180 would have been a par score when we played here yesterday, but after Boult’s first delivery, Kyle and I chatted and realized this wasn’t a 180 wicket. We gave ourselves time in the powerplay because the ball was staying a little low. We might have gotten 170 as well if we had played a little bit better, the LSG skipper continued.
While his opening partner hit a quick-fire 51 off 42 balls, Rahul ultimately scored 39 off 32 balls. Rahul and company amassed a match-winning score of 154-7 in 20 overs by capitalizing on the entertaining knocks of Mayers and Nicholas Pooran. Samson’s RR team could only muster 144-6 in 20 overs, losing the game at home by 10 runs. Avesh Khan and Marcus Stoinis split five wickets.
