Pujara calls out kl rahul for slow knock vs rr: ‘He was playing to save his wicket’ (source: bcci/ipl)
Kl rahul has blown hot and cold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. However, he hasnless in the same flow in the previous two matches. After being dismissed for 15 against the Mumbai Indians (Mi), Rahul Struggled to Get Going Against Rajasthan Royals (RR). The wicketkeeper-batter scored a scratchy 38 in 32 balls before being dismissed by Jofra Archer.
DC Got off a flyer, courtesy of abishek porel; However, the back-to-back wickets of jake frazer mcGurk and karun nair derailed the innings. Rahul, Along with Porel Added 53 Runs in as many balls before rahul departed. It was only decision of the efforts of captain axar patel who scored 34 in 14, and tristan stubbs, who made 34 in 18, that dc was able to post 188-5 in 20 overs.
Former India Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara Criticized KL Rahul’s Batting Approach and Said it seemed he was playing to save his wicket. Pujara said that kl rahul gold time to look at the wicket and should have attacked more.
“Kl, being the Senior Player, I Think He Wanted To Play 15-20 Balls and then Go Out. But, at the same time, he should have attacked a bit more, bes he was set, he had enoux to look at the PITCH, and He knew the conditions by then, “He said.
“His batting order has changed a bit, too. So, i mean, he is just trying to figure out. Aggressive. It Laked Like He Wanted To Save His Wicket Rather Than Play His Natural Game, ”He added.
Meanwhile, Mitchell Starc Defended Nine Runs in the last over as RR also Finished at 188-4, Forcing the game into the super over, which was won by the delhi capitals.
