Last Update: January 07, 2023, 21:09 IST
Rahul Tripathi hit a four in the third T20 match against Sri Lanka.
As spin began to set in, Tripathi targeted Mahesh Teekshana (0/48) as he hit three fours in the fifth over. In the end he scored 35 runs in 16 balls.
Rahul Tripathi played a blistering inning against Sri Lanka in the third and series decider T20 at Rajkot. with the series on the line, India A push was needed from his youth, and Tripathi, playing only his second international match, did not disappoint. After the cheap dismissal of Ishan Kishan, Tripathi started attacking the opposition from the word go. In the end he scored 35 runs in 16 balls including two maximums.
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By the time he got out, Twitter had caught on to his fearless intent and started lauding the Pune cricketer, who made his debut at the age of 31. Although it was Suryakumar Yadav who was the first to score a century for India on Friday, it was Tripathi who won the hearts of the fans.
Here are some of the top reactions.
As spin began to set in, Tripathi targeted Mahesh Teekshana (0/48) as he hit three fours in the fifth over. He scooped the first over square leg, swept the second to point and hit the third over mid-off.
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Tripathi played the aggressive role as he smashed Chamika Karunaratne (1/52) for two sixes, before being caught at short third off a short delivery.
This is what we need in T20 cricket. Quick 30-40 off a few balls.
Well played, Rahul Tripathi. #indvsl
— Shubhankar Mishra (@shubhankrmishra) January 7, 2023
Give Rahul Tripathi the next 10 games, just for his intent..not worried about playing for his spot, just plays the ball the way he sees it. He may fail a few times, but that’s exactly what’s needed for this largely conservative side #indvsl– Hemant (@hemantbuch) January 7, 2023
India were 53 for two in the powerplay and while Gill continued to score at a slow pace, Surya was at his best.
Rahul Tripathi shows how T20 cricket is played. This is called merchant – Ratnish (@LoyalSachinFan) January 7, 2023
Rahul Tripathi yet again tells this team how modern T20 should be played! — Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz) January 7, 2023
Every team needs a player like Rahul Tripathi in their top 3, fearless intent- Dave (@cricketdave27) January 7, 2023
The world’s number one batsman in the format looked like a man from another planet. He completed his half-century by sending the ball to the boundary.
With Surya firing, Gill tried to take the lead at the other end as well. He hit a six off Wanindu Hasaranga (1/36), but as the youngster came down the wicket to send the ball for another boundary, a leg-break got the better of him to end the 111-run partnership.
Gill’s wicket saw a change of pace as India lost skipper Hardik Pandya (4) and all-rounder Deepak Hooda (4) in quick succession.
Meanwhile, it was business as usual for Surya as he timed the ball time and again to perfection. He hit nine sixes and seven fours in his blistering innings.
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