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‘Well played KL Rahul but a bit slow’- Fans react as KL Rahul gets out after hitting a slow half-century in ODI World Cup 2023 final

Former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Aakash Chopra took to social media to laud Rahul's performance. Uthappa, impressed by Rahul's grit, urged him to convert such knocks into substantial scores.

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India vs Australia ODI World Cup finals

The entire nation holds at a standstill as India and Australia face each other at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The pitch in Ahmedabad presented a challenge to the Indian batters.

The Narendra Modi Stadium's dry wicket proved to be a testing ground for the Indian batters. Australia's pacers, adept at reverse swing, posed a significant challenge for the Indian batsmen and in the middle overs, Australia tightened their grip, making it even more difficult for India to recover.

Rohit Sharma again provided India with an aggressive start like he had been doing in the whole tournament before getting out to Glenn Maxwell at the score of 47. Shreyas Iyer soon followed after getting caught behind Pat Cummins on 4 runs.

Despite the challenging conditions, KL Rahul showcased his mettle with a resilient innings. Scoring 66 off 107 balls, Rahul's determination was evident as he battled against Australia's formidable pacers. The scarcity of boundaries in his innings highlighted the complexity of the pitch and the bowlers' prowess.

Former Cricketers laud Rahul’s efforts

Former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Aakash Chopra took to social media to laud Rahul's performance. Uthappa, impressed by Rahul's grit, urged him to convert such knocks into substantial scores. Chopra, acknowledging the significance of the World Cup final, commended Rahul for standing up when it mattered the most, emphasizing his remarkable turnaround.

Akash Chopra tweeted, “The most trolled Indian cricketer in the last 12 months is the man standing up for the team when it mattered the most. The World Cup final. Well played, Kamaal Lajwaab Rahul,".

It's essential to recognize the context surrounding Rahul's performance. The past 12 months saw him become the subject of trolling, particularly after missing the Asia Cup 2023 opener due to injury. Chopra pointed out the resilience Rahul displayed, silencing critics with a commendable showing in the World Cup final.

However, Rahul’s innings came at a pretty slow pace according to modern batting standards and many critics criticized him on “X” formerly for his slow batting and shifting the whole momentum of the innings in Australia’s favour. 

Some of the reactions of fans on KL Rahul’s innings are:

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