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India batsman KL Rahul displayed his top-game and smashed a sensational century in the second ODI of the three-match se🌃ries against England at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
It was Rahul’s first ODI century against England and second at home. He was under immense pressure ahead of the ODI leg as he had a disappointing T20I series.
The Karnataka batsman had only managed 1, 0, 0, 14 before he was dropped. However, Rahul got Virat Kohli’s backing, and the former repaid the faith shown in him by smashing an unbeaten 62 that helped India to a 66-run win in the first ODI.
And in the second ODI, Rahul scored 108 from 114 deliveries, including seven fours and two sixes, before Tom Curran dismissed him in the 45th over.
Apart from Rahul, captain Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya also shined with the bܫat. Kohli smashed 66 from 79 balls, while Pant slammed 77 off just 40 deliveries.
Pant scored runs at a phenomenal strike-rate of 192.50, hitting three fours and seven humungous maximums. Hardik also played a cameo of 16-ball 35 to take India to 336/6 in th🐟eir allotted 50 overs.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Top class 💯 this ꧟from a very Versatile Batsman @klrahul11
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Well play﷽ed @klrahul11 Fabulous 💯 Loved the shot selection and the way you pace⛦d your innings. Keep it up.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
Lovely batting @klrahul11… congrats on 💯
Enjoyed every bit!— DK (@DineshKarthik)
Rahul⛄ needed just a little time for himself while batting, to get back into form. 50 overs cricket allows♍ one that time. Important that he carries this form/confidence now.👏👏👏
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)
KL needed this ton.
The ODI format gives a batsma🐓n the chance to get your eye in. Or rather you can take a few more deliveries to get your eye in.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12)
Well played KLassy Rahul 💯 can't keep @klrahul11 quiet for too long 🙌🏼
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh)
Talk about unleashing Rishabh Pant! He’s just broꦏught up his 50 off 28 balls. You can’t not love watching him play! He brings energy, excitement and great crickeꦰt. Love a bit of Pant action. 🇮🇳🏴
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB)
Irrespective of who picks how many wickets, If India wins this game, my Man of the match is Rishab Pant. If not for his blitzkrieꦇg, getting to even 300 would’ve been difficult. Pant’s innings was the impactful one
— Doddaಌ Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doཧddaganesha)
Redeemed hi🦄mself and how! ❤️, how will you describe this 💯 f🦄rom KL Rahul? 👇
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
The last two ODI 100s for India have come from KL Rahul
#294 – 112 v NZ at Mount Maunganui 11 Feb 2020
#295 – 100* v Ind at Pune today— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman)
I would honestly like to know which bo✱wler would like to bowl to Pant, in this form? I don’t think that there would🐻 be any!!
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93)
Pant. Quality.
Surel🅘y has to play every game for India going forward.𝔍 No debate.
Match-winner!
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell)
A century to cherish from @klrahul11 👌👌
— BCCI (@BCCI)
To all the critics – KL Rahul has started keeping them quiet in white ball format.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
KL Rahul ➞ 108
Rishabh Pant ➞ 77
Virat Kohli ➞ 66A strong batting per🐬formance has powered India to 336/6 in the 🍒second ODI 👀 ➡️
— ICC (@ICC)
More to come.. Pant 🔥
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
Two amazing knocksꦜ from KL Rahul (108) and Virat Kohli (66) helped set the launchpad, while Rishabh Pant took the spotlight in the latter half with a belligerent 7🌌️⃣7️⃣ off 4️⃣0️⃣ 🔥
336 to defend to seal the series 💙
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
