3 Reasons Why KL Rahul Will Shine In India vs Australia Day-Night Test Match

Aashay Chopade

KL Rahul is likely to open in 2nd Test (Source:@Adityaraj109/X.com)KL Rahul is likely to open in 2nd Test (Source:@Adityaraj109/X.com)

KL Rahul has been around for a long time in international cricket and though he has not been able to deliver consistently at the Test level, there has never been doubt about his talent. He played a big role in India's success in the opening Test in Perth, and with plenty of things going his way, he looks set to showcase his talent once again in a tough pink-ball assignment at the Adelaide Oval.

Here are the few reasons why he would succeed again in the second Test against a rampant Australian bowling attack.

Compact Technique With Patience

KL Rahul has a solid technique at his disposal. He is quite assured with his defence and has left the ball quite well in the recent past, something that is very important in the SENA countries. He also is equally good with in his frontfoot and backfoot play and tends to play the ball late, which will be crucial against a moving pink-ball.

Also, unlike many other Indian batters, KL Rahul has shown the ability to bide his time and play a patient game which has brought good rewards in recent times in SENA countries. So, with conditions expected to be tough in Adelaide, KL Rahul with his compact techinque will play a crucial role for India.

Stellar Performance Outside Asia Since 2021

KL Rahul has been India's go-to batter outside Asia, especially in SENA countries. He has scored runs in England, South Africa and now in the first Test against Australia, he has delivered again. In Tests outside Asia since 2021, KL Rahul has played most balls per dismissal at 90.7 and has three hundreds and three fifties, most centuries by any batter outside Asia in the last three years.

Also, KL Rahul has scored a century in Australia in past, and looking at his performances in difficult conditions, he is likely to make an impact again.

Confidence From Good Performance In 1st Test

Cricket is all about confidence and KL Rahul's biggest problem over the years has been his lack of confidence in his skills. He has crumbled in pressure situations in the past, but he is now in the territory where he can take his time, and apply himself which he showed in the first Test. He was India's best batter in the first innings when they were bowled out for 156 while in the second innings, he was instrumental in setting a platform of big Indian batting performance.

Therefore with stats, confidence and compact technique to back KL Rahul, expect the stylish batter to shine in the second Test against the mighty Aussies.