Be it opening the innings, coming to bat at number four or scoring runs at a brisk pace in the end overs, KL Rahul is ready to don any role and is playing one brilliant innings after another. Being sent at number five in the second India vs Australia ODI, the right-handed batsman wreaked havoc and played a scintillating knock. Rahul scored 80 runs off just 52 deliveries and helped the Men in Blue score 340 runs in the first innings. The batsman paced his innings to perfection and his fireworks in the end overs entertained one and all. Twitterati was also impressed by the batsman’s performance and hailed him from head to toe. India vs Australia, Cricket Score 2nd ODI Match.

Rishabh Pant sustained a concussion in the previous match and Rahul was named India’s wicket-keeper in the 2nd ODI. Despite being a top-order batsman, the batsman was sent at number five and Rahul didn’t disappoint. During his carnage, the right-handed batsman scored six boundaries and three massive sixes. The likes of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc looked completely ineffective against him and were hit to all the parts of the ground. Meanwhile, let’s look at how netizens reacted on Rahul’s carnage.

Impressive!!

Comparisons Here!!

Ready For Any Role!!

What a Player !!

Dhoni Fans Here!!

Earlier in the match, Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bowl first. Opening pair of Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma gave their side a flying start with the former scoring a brilliant 96. Skipper Virat Kohli joined the party later and scored a 76-ball 78. Trailing 0-1 in the three-match series, India have got a great start in the do or die encounter and they will eye to settle the scores.

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