New Delhi: KL Rahul played a knock to win 93 matches, not out to stear Delhi capitals To win six wickets Royal Challengers Bangalore At M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing a challenging target of 164 on a dull surface, Rahul put the innings together amidst early failures, decorated with nine borders and five maximum, prepared a luxurious unbeaten 93 with only 53 delivery.
He ended the game in style by sailing Yash Dayal’s delivery on a long leg fence for six, followed by a rush as a chest-apepping festival-a thunderous salute to his hometown hero.
Moment after the Delhi’s capitals sealed the victory, Rahul threw his bat like a sword, stamped his authority, pointed to his badge, and announced, “This is my ground (this is my land).” In the post -match presentation, he again confirmed, “This is my ground, my house, this (land) is better than someone else.”
In a video shared by Delhi Capital, Rahul also opened about inspiration behind his never -seen festival.
“This is a special place for me. The festival was one of my favorite film Kanta. So, yes, just a small reminder that this ground, this house, this is the turf where I have grown up and it is mine,” KL Rahul revealed.
Rahul admitted that it was a difficult pitch.
“It was a bit difficult wicket, but I helped me to be behind the stump for 20 overs, seeing how the wicket was played. The ball was sitting in the wicket, but after it was one-east, it was a book. I knew what my shots are, wanted to get down for a good start, and then wanted to assess it.
“If I wanted to hit a Big Six, I knew what to target the pocket, and I felt a feeling to keep the other batsmen was rejected and where they hit the six. He became lucky with the fallen catch.”
“I have always done something with my preparation that I always try to be compatible with different wickets (even in behavior). I use in behavior, one -two times out, but it gives me a reasonable idea of areas that I can target -where I can take a single, where I can hit sixes.
He said, “I do not bat for hours and hours and keep on shouting
Delhi’s capitals are unbeaten in the tournament and are currently placed on top of the points table.
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