'The most boring thing in powerplays' - Twitter mocks KL Rahul after another disappointing knock in RR vs LSG clash

Lucknow Super Giants lost their opening wicket in the form of skipper KL Rahul after a decent start against Rajasthan Royals in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL) on Wednesday, April 19. Rahul and Kyle Mayers struggled for a quick start with the former producing another disappointing knock to attract fans' wrath on social media.

Rahul opened the innings but failed to open his account in the first over as Trent Boult bowled another impressive first-over maiden to give Rajasthan Royals a sensational start. Mayers showed little intent for the big shots while the Bangalore-born batter's orthodox approach irked the fans.

KL Rahul also survived two dropped catches from Rajasthan Royals' fielders as he struggled to find the gaps. The LSG skipper scored 39 off 32 deliveries with the help of four fours and one 103-meter six but the Lucknow Super Giants managed to score just 83 runs from 11 overs. In the first six innings in IPL 2023, Rahul has scored 194 runs, including a fifty against Punjab Kings in the previous game, but at a strike rate of 114.79. 

Here is how Twitter reacted to KL Rahul's knock against Rajasthan Royals:

Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್@doddaganesha

KL Rahul should bat in the middle order if he continues to bat in such sedate fashion. Unless he corrects his approach and adopts his 2018 approach he shouldn’t be opening for India in the T20s. Very simple. Can’t endure such intent-less and thoughtless batting for long #IPL2023

08:24 PM · Apr 19, 2023

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Himanshu Pareek@Sports_Himanshu

🗣 "Watching KL Rahul bat in the powerplays is the most boring thing I have ever been through." :said Kevin Pietersen on air. #RRvsLSG

08:18 PM · Apr 19, 2023

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Roshan Rai@RoshanKrRaii

Stat of the day : There have been 27 first over maidens since 2014 in IPLs KL Rahul has played 11 of them. Unreal 🤣💪 #RRvsLSG

07:35 PM · Apr 19, 2023

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Akif@KM_Akif

They dropped KL Rahul twice in the PP Made him eat up half the innings And finally got him out after getting the job done by him. Captain Samson masterclass.

08:25 PM · Apr 19, 2023

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supremo `@hyperKohli

Can't believe KL Rahul was once Indian's finest T20i batsman, lol He shouldn't be nowhere to Indian team in upcoming T20i series

08:46 PM · Apr 19, 2023

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Women Rohit.Bishnoi@The_kafir_boy_2

Breaking - KL Rahul has opened his account on just 7th ball. His third fastest first run.

07:40 PM · Apr 19, 2023

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TukTuk Academy@TukTuk_Academy

KL Rahul started with maiden over in powerplay once again, perfect start for the academy ❤️‍🔥🥵 #RRvLSG

The Introvert@intovertspeaks

@TukTuk_Academy TukTuk Academy must be real proud the way he has batted today. #KLRahul𓃵

08:31 PM · Apr 19, 2023

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ℕ𝕀𝔸ℤ@Niaz530

Kohli Aur Babar Aise Hee Badnam Hai Strike Rate Ki Maa Behn Tou KL Rahul Ne Ki Hai.

08:31 PM · Apr 19, 2023

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Khush Thakkar@Khush_Thakkar12

KL Rahul has played 11 of the total 27 first overs maiden since IPL 2014. #RRvsLSG

08:27 PM · Apr 19, 2023

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Meanwhile, Mayers also struggled for the big shots at Sawai Mansingh Stadium but recorded his third fifty of this season. He scored 51 but took 42 balls as Rajasthan Royals bowlers made an impressive comeback after Rahul’s dismissal in the 11th over.

Trent Boult, after conceding just two runs off his first two overs, returned to bowl his third over and bowled out Ayush Badoni in the 12th over. But it was Ravichandran Ashwin’s magic in the 14th over which added a big pressure on Lucknow’s innings. The veteran spinner dismissed Deepak Hooda and Mayers as he finished his spell with two wickets for 23.

Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran steadied the fall but the in-form duo struggled to finish the game. Sandeep Sharma gave away just seven runs in the 20th over as Lucknow Super Giants lost three wickets, two on runouts, to score just 154/7.