KL Rahul's Unexpected Revelation Regarding Shreyas Iyer
In India’s opening Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Australia, a dramatic turn of events unfolded as three top-order batters, Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer, were dismissed for ducks. This left Australia looking strong in their defense of a 200-run total. However, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli managed to defy the Aussie attack, steering India to a remarkable victory with a brilliant display of batting.
Reflecting on the early collapse, KL Rahul confessed that losing three wickets so quickly was highly unexpected. He had assumed that Shreyas Iyer would hold his ground for a few more overs, but the rapid dismissals took everyone by surprise.
Rahul and Kohli, in response to the challenging situation, adopted a cautious approach reminiscent of Test cricket. They focused on rotating the strike rather than going for boundaries, a strategy that ultimately paid off. However, Rahul did admit feeling tired after the match.
“Tired, I would not lie,” Rahul admitted. “After 50-70 runs of the partnership, our discussion was centered on conserving energy and avoiding unnecessary twos. When we found gaps, our natural instincts kicked in, and we began running. It was a satisfying way to kick off the World Cup with a win.”
They both got #TeamIndia the first win of #CWC23 💪
As the bandwagon moves to Delhi, here’s @imVkohli & @klrahul dissecting their match-winning partnership against Australia 👌
P.S. The local lad is bracing himself for his homecoming 🏟️
Watch the full interview 🎥 👇… pic.twitter.com/HSXYovY43T
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 9, 2023
Virat Kohli also emphasized their contentment with playing the ball sensibly during their partnership. “A highlight of our partnership was our willingness to patiently maneuver the ball, without obsessing over the run rate. We were focused on overcoming the physical challenges presented by the match. Pressure adds tension and fatigue, so simply knocking the ball around, reducing the required runs by 10-15 at a time, felt like it helped us build a substantial partnership.”
Rahul revealed that he had planned to treat the first ten overs as if they were a Test match. Given his experience as an opener, he understood that sometimes the ball can be challenging early on. His approach was to be conservative and disrupt Australia’s momentum. However, when the opportunity presented itself, they didn’t hesitate to capitalize on wayward deliveries.
In a match filled with surprises, Rahul and Kohli’s resilience and adaptability played a pivotal role in India’s thrilling victory, setting the stage for an exciting Cricket World Cup campaign.
