KL Rahul is leading Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024. Most importantly, the wicket-keeper batsman is once again seen batting at top order. The skipper of LSG finished his inning on a good note, leaving Lucknow Super Giants in the contest but tough luck followed the side against Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan Royals won by 20 runs against LSG. Lucknow remained short of chasing 193 runs. Disheartening for Lucknow fans but KL Rahul will be hoping to make a comeback with a win in their next match.
The fans have however sounded optimistic amidst saddening news of defeat. KL Rahul’s move to bat at top order has ignited discussion if the batsman will play as an opener for India in the upcoming T20I World Cup. KL Rahul scored a fine fifty while leading LSG’s batting department while opening with Quinton de Kock. Quinton de Kock could score just 4 runs but KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran’s remarkable inning at least kept LSG in the contest. KL Rahul as an opener gets the task done, as evident from their first match. But is the opener eyeing a spot in the T20I team to play the world cup in West Indies? A fan has suggested that the wicket-keeper batsman can be a fine option if he plays as an opener. KL Rahul has played 72 matches while scoring 2265 runs.
Another opener alongside Rohit Sharma for the T20I world cup isn’t finalized yet. The top few contenders are Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. KL Rahul will have to prove his worth to find a spot in the World Cup squad. However, much remains to be seen in months-long IPL.
KL Rahul is set to bat in the middle order in IPL after 8 long years, a T20I World Cup spot on cards.
– All the best, Rahul. ⭐ pic.twitter.com/nmAM8MeuZV
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 24, 2024
THE KL RAHUL SHOW AT JAIPUR…!!!!
– The Class, KL. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/KjdMLrRG0u
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) March 24, 2024
Well played, KL Rahul! 58 runs in 44 balls. #RRvLSG pic.twitter.com/UeQUECaULN
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) March 24, 2024
