- India,
- 11-Apr-2025 02:20 PM IST
KL Rahul News: You must have heard many such stories on the cricket field, where a single player single-handedly makes the entire team win. But when the same player is from the opposing team and yet the fans sitting in the stadium start chanting slogans in his praise - then understand that something special has happened. A similar moment was seen on the evening of 10 April at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where KL Rahul batted so explosively for Delhi Capitals that even loyal RCB fans could not stop themselves from chanting "Rahul-Rahul".When Bengaluru's heart broke… for RahulIn Bengaluru, which is called the stronghold of RCB, such a scene is rarely seen. It is no less than a wonder to hear slogans for any other player in front of Virat Kohli, who has become synonymous with Bengaluru. But on this day the situation was different. The way local boy KL Rahul saved his team from crisis and managed the innings was not only eye-catching but also heart-touching.In the video going viral on social media, it can be clearly seen how the Bangalore fans, who usually shout for their team in red and gold jerseys, this time stood up with applause and slogans for Delhi batsman Rahul playing in blue jersey.The story of becoming a hero from crisisRCB had initially reduced Delhi Capitals to 4 wickets for 58 runs. It seemed that the match would end soon. But KL Rahul had decided something else. He not only controlled the situation by staying on the wicket, but also accelerated his innings in a phased manner.Rahul's unbeaten innings of 93 runs surprised everyone in many ways:He scored runs with 6 sixes and 7 fours in 53 balls.Talking about the strike rate, he played with patience for the first 30 balls and then scored runs at the speed of 252 in the last 23 balls.His smart and explosive batting destroyed the strategy of RCB bowlers.There was more to Rahul's innings than just victoryThis was Delhi Capitals' fourth consecutive victory, while RCB had to face defeat for the second time on their home ground. But this was not the biggest headline of this match. The real story was the emotional connection, when RCB fans gave Rahul, who was playing against their own team, a warm welcome.Rahul: Not just a player, a phenomenonWhen the son of Bengaluru shone on the field, the people of the city did not see that he was in the Delhi team. They saw a star who can play calmly even in times of struggle, and then suddenly become a storm. This is the beauty of real cricket.
Rahul Rahul chants in chinnaswamy #KLRahu pic.twitter.com/W6OwFggipX
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