KL Rahul put up a batting exhibition against Royal Challengers and brought up his second century in Indian Premier League (IPL). He also became the first centurion of Dream11 IPL 2020. Opening the batting at the Dubai International Stadium, the Kings XI Punjab skipper paced his knock to perfection and played shots all over the ground. He assessed the conditions well initially before unleashing carnage. From Dale Steyn to Shivam Dube, Rahul didn’t spare anyone and scored 132 off just 69 balls. Notably, it is also the highest score by an Indian batsman in IPL history. KXIP vs RCB Live Score Updates IPL 2020.

Earlier in the match, Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl first. The decision never looked impeccable as Mayank Agarwal and Rahul got Punjab off to a good start. The duo added 57 runs for the first wicket before Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed the former. The track had assistance for the spinners as the likes of Nicholas Pooran, and Glenn Maxwell failed to leave a mark. However, the conditions didn’t matter to Rahul who was on a rampage.  On the way to his hundred, Rahul also became the fastest Indian batsman to score 2000 IPL run. Netizens were impressed by the opener’s stellar show as they flooded social media with praises. Have a look.

Freak!!

Fantastic Knock!!

Memes In Action!!

Another One!!

Great Conversion!!

Riding on Rahul’s special knock, KXIP posted 203/3 while batting first and will fancy their chances of winning their first game of IPL 2020. However, RCB have the likes of Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in their ranks, who can chase the biggest of totals. Nevertheless, they will be challenged by Sheldon Cottrell and Mohammed Shami, who bowled brilliantly in KXIP’s opening game.

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