The battle of white-ball cricket has ended between India and New Zealand after the completion of the T20I and One-Day International (ODI) series. However, the fun battle between Indian batsman KL Rahul and Kiwi all-rounder Jimmy Neesham continues as the former has responded to Neesham’s “Papers, Scissors, Rock” challenge on Wednesday.
Neesham had tweeted a picture of himself with Rahul after the end of the third ODI in Mount Maunganui. In his tweet, the Black Caps player challenged the Indian wicket-keeper for a game of ‘rock, paper, scissors.’
Rahul, who is currently playing the role of a finisher and will captain Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the upcoming edition of th♔e Indian Premier League (IPL), accepted the challenge thrown by hꩲis KXIP teammate Neesham.
“Let’s settle this in April. See u in a bit,” tweeted Rahul.
Let’s settle this in April. See u in a bit 🤙🏾
— K L Rahul (@klrahul)
During the 2020 IPL auctions, Neesham was roped in by KXIP for INR 50 lakh. Rahul wilꦓl be leading the Mohali-based franchise after Ravichandran Ashwin was traded to Delhi Capitals.
In the third ODI at Bay Oval, Rahul slammed his career’s fourth ton and took his team to 296-7. In reply, New Zealand chased down the total🅺, thanks to Henry Nicholls (80) and Colin de Grandhomme (58), and won the contest by 5-wickets.
