The star wicketkeeper-batsman of Kings XI Punjab, KL Rahul has shown sweet gestures on Twitter when he has been mentioned as ‘Thala’ by one fan on Twitter. KL Rahul has been phenomenal throughout the whole tournament so far this season. KL Rahul has shown his brilliant wicket-keeping skill on Sunday in the match against Mumbai Indians. The match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab has been a test of nerves for both sides. It has been a match where the players of both sides have given their best to get two points and Kings XI Punjab have snatched the win from this encounter after two overs.
The Story Of The Super Overs
In the first super over of the match, Jasprit Bumrah has bowled superbly as he has executed his yorkers perfectly. Kings XI Punjab has been able to score only five runs in the super over. Rahul, Nicholas Pooran and Deepak Hooda have been the players used in the super over by the management of Kings XI Punjab.
Kings XI Punjab has lost the wicket of Nicholas Pooran in the super over and they have been under huge pressure after the first innings. The management of Kings XI Punjab has given the responsibility to Mohammed Shami to defend six runs in the second innings. The star Indian fast bowler has matched the class of Jasprit Bumrah.
He has also executed his yorkers perfectly in the super over. He has also been under huge pressure. However, he has been able to deliver in the pressure situation which will certainly impress his captain. Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock have come to bat in the crucial stage of the game.
Mumbai Indians have scored four runs in first five balls in the super over. In the last ball, Quinton de Kock has pushed the ball to the cover region to take two runs. The fielder has been well inside the boundary line. However, his throw has not been straight to KL Rahul. KL Rahul has to move forward to collect the ball and throw the ball to hit the wicket with an acrobatic effort. With this effort, KL Rahul has been able to push the ball to the second super over and Kings XI Punjab have been able to win this game.
What The Fan Tweeted Out For KL Rahul?
My thala ❤️❤️???? pic.twitter.com/Av7DUPyn8R
— ɢαjαl (@Gajal_Dalmia) October 18, 2020
The Netizens have been quite impressed with the effort of Rahul. Some posts have gone viral as they have compared the skills of Rahul with Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Few of those posts have stated that KL Rahul is not getting enough praise for his brilliant wicket-keeping skill considering the fact that he is not a regular wicket-keeper. One fan has mentioned KL Rahul as ‘My Thala’ on Twitter. The reply of KL Rahul will surely win the hearts of the fans of Indian Cricket.
According to KL Rahul, there is only one ‘Thala’ and we all know who he is. That reply of KL Rahul has shown his immense respect towards Mahendra Singh Dhoni. KL Rahul’s side Kings XI Punjab will now need wins in almost all the matches to qualify for the playoffs.
There is only one Thala Gajal and everyone knows who he is. ?
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) October 19, 2020
