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KL Rahul scored 84 runs in opposition to Australia in first innings of Gabba Check© PTI
Taking advantage of his elevated batting position within the Indian crew, KL Rahul hit 84 runs off 139 balls to put the muse of India’s fightback in opposition to Australia on the Gabba. Whereas others like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave away their wickets for reasonable, Rahul confirmed the proper mindset and angle to cope with Australia’s tempo assault. Finally, it was a heroic catch by Steve Smith, on the bowling of spinner Nathan Lyon that compelled Rahul to move again to the pavilion.
Rahul might need missed out on a first-innings ton however his effort gave India hope of survival within the match. As Rahul departed, specialists like Irfan Pathan, Sanjay Bangar, and Cheteshwar Pujara doffed their hat to the opening batter.
“KL showed that if you apply yourself, if you bat well, it’s a good pitch where you can score runs. It’s not a very difficult pitch where you can’t survive or where you can’t bat. So, yeah, I mean it’s just about seeing through that new ball and KL showed that today,” stated Pujara.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 17, 2024
“He left a lot of deliveries outside off stump and making the bowlers do something different. He wasn’t really going towards the ball, and whenever he flashed hard outside that off-stump, he flashed hard. So, all in all, a terrific innings from him, and for me, I think he is the standout performer with the bat with both teams, because he’s been negotiating the new ball so well. His judgment outside off stump has been impeccable and his example should inspire the remaining Indian batters to sort of imbibe these qualities in their own individual game plan,” stated Bangar.
Regardless of Rahul’s good present with the bat, India are unlikely to overtake Australia’s first innings complete in Brisbane.
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