It turned out to be quite an unfavourable match for Lucknow Super Kings skipper KL Rahul against Royal Challengers Bangalore yesterday. Rahul not only suffered a grievous injury but he also had to end up on the losing side last night at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Apart from a thrilling run chase, the game was marred by a fiery altercation between Virat Kohli and Lucknow mentor Gautam Gambhir.
But there was one particular moment that stood out amid all. Despite leaving the field early in the game due to his thigh injury, Rahul showcased sheer valiance to come out to bat, in a bid to score the winning runs for Lucknow. Rahul could only manage to face three deliveries but soon after the match came to an end, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj ran up to him to check up on the Lucknow skipper’s injury. Kohli and Siraj’s sportsmanship was lauded by cricket fans.
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pic.twitter.com/QmRYBKeTQj— Guess Karo (@KuchNahiUkhada) May 2, 2023
Kohli asking Rahul "Are you alright".It was so hard to see Rahul like that, Comeback stronger. pic.twitter.com/qMDgc84bnm
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 1, 2023
Virat Kohli with KL Rahul. pic.twitter.com/UByV9HEC3H— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 1, 2023
Virat Kohli appreciating KL Rahul after the match and ask about his injury. Comeback strong, KL Rahul. pic.twitter.com/PwVYbVKREV
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) May 1, 2023
Admiring the brilliant chemistry of Team India cricketers, this user commented, “Love their bonding.”
Love their bonding ❤— sai avinash DHFM Viratian (@avinashsai10) May 1, 2023
Some were in awe of KL Rahul’s determination and courage.
Nothing but respect for KL Rahul, takes immense guts! pic.twitter.com/SOaaKOAley— Ana de Armas stan (@abhithecomic) May 1, 2023
Hopes he gets well soon ????????.. No hate for KL— Nandita jha (@dreamer_nj0605) May 1, 2023
Appreciation for the Captian ????Coming to bat for the team ???? Hats off KL Rahul???? pic.twitter.com/wVTczkvBH7— Pratham (@Pratham7340) May 1, 2023
Great gesture from Kohli, and great courage shown by KL Rahul. Hope he recover soon.— Bharbhuti ji (@crickdevil) May 1, 2023
Lauding Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj’s gesture, this person tweeted, “This is called sportsman spirit.”
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This is called sportspirit ❤️— ⎊Ir๏nmαn|???????????? (@triloksai18Dega) May 1, 2023
KL Rahul endured an injury while fielding during the Bangalore innings. The incident took place on the last ball of the second over when Rahul dived to save a boundary. Rahul pulled off a sublime attempt but he was soon spotted in some serious discomfort. He was even seen holding his right thigh. Rahul later had to limp off the field.
Meanwhile, Lucknow bowlers put up a terrific show to restrict Bangalore to an achievable total of 126. Lucknow’s Afghan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq claimed three wickets for his side yesterday. Indian leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, on the other hand, scripted terrific figures of 2/21 after completing his four overs. Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis played a vital knock of 44 to guide his side to a respectable total.
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The target might have looked achievable but Lucknow’s batting line-up made a mockery of the run chase. The KL Rahul-led side folded for just 108. Josh Hazlewood and Karn Sharma scalped two wickets each to earn an 18-run win for Bangalore. With five wins in nine matches, the Faf du Plessis-led side are now placed in fifth position in the IPL 2023 standings.
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