IND vs AUS: KL Rahul’s Wisdom and Heroics Lead India’s Fight in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
After his performance in Gabba, KL Rahul shared his advice with other batters in the team stressing the importance of giving respect to the bowlers for the first 20-30 overs to build a strong foundation in their innings.
KL Rahul played a remarkable innings in the current match, showing complete control and keeping his team in the game. As the opener in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, he has excelled and has been the standout India batter in the series. His efforts in Gabba were one of his best, as he held one end despite wickets falling at the other.
KL Rahul played a magnificent innings, scoring 84 runs off 139 balls with 8 boundaries. He was one of only two Indian batters to face over 100 balls, playing a key role in helping the team avoid the follow-on in the match. His efforts were crucial for the team’s performance.
KL Rahul explained that each player has a specific plan for batting in these conditions. He emphasized the importance of gaining confidence in the first 15-20 overs, as batting becomes easier with the Kookaburra ball after that. He said:
I think, see, I’m quite certain that everybody has their set plans and they’re clear with what they need to do. You also need to have a bit of luck as a top-order batter. Just a little bit that goes your way. If you can get through those first 10, 15 overs and get a bit of confidence, then you start feeling good and you start enjoying playing with the Kookaburra ball, with the pace and bounce here in Australia.
KL Rahul acknowledged the struggles of other batters, saying everyone is giving their best efforts. He emphasized the importance of being strong defensively in the first 30 overs, noting that it becomes easier to take advantage of their conditions after that.
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