India’s top order wobbled while chasing a small total but captain KL Rahul said his side was not nervous as it notched up a comprehensive five wickets win over Zimbabwe in the second ODI to clinch the series with one match remaining on Saturday.
KL Rahul didn’t get a chance to bat against Zimbabwe in the series opener, which India won comfortably. In the second ODI at Harare, KL Rahul came out to bat as an opener but he failed miserably and was dismissed for just one run.
Unfortunately, luck didn’t favor the wicket-keeper as in the second over of India’s innings, the ball hit his pads after which the on-field umpire declared him LBW out. KL Rahul even opted for a review after discussion with Shikhar Dhawan but this review went in vain and the captain of Team India had to return after scoring almost nothing.
Batting first, Zimbabwe scored 161 runs in the second ODI. When Team India came out to chase this target, KL Rahul came to open with Shikhar Dhawan, the fans liked this decision because Rahul, making his comeback from injury, needed practice.
Reacting to his cheap dismissal, Rahul had a hilarious two-word reply saying ‘Didn’t work.’ “I wanted to get some runs but it didn’t happen. Hopefully in the next game,” he added.
India’s tour of Zimbabwe is KL Rahul’s first international assignment ever since the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Just when Rahul attained fitness after recovering from his injury, he tested Covid-19 positive. Rahul’s injury led to him missing India’s home series against South Africa, overseas ODI series against West Indies, and England tour.
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