KL Rahul and MSD hit centuries, Twitterati erupt in joy over massive 95-run victory against Bangladesh
In their second and final warm-up match in Cardiff on Tuesday (May 28), India finished their prep for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 with an impressive 95-run victory over Bangladesh
KL Rahul at No. 4 hit a hundred (108 off 99 balls) and MS Dhoni's great form reminded everyone of his prowess yet again.
After early dismissals, K L Rahul came to the team's rescue while Dhoni's free-spirited approach got him a century as well (113 off 78 balls).
Their 164-run partnership for the 5th wicket powered India to 359/7.
Bowlers Kuldeep Yadav (3/47 in 10 overs) and Yuzvendra Chahal (3/55 in 10 overs) seem to be going into the tournament with much confidence.
Some of the congratulatory tweets read:
Rahul showing his class , looked so much at ease in a fine century. And Dhoni showing what he is made of, smashing hundred. The middle order in form at the right time for India. #BANvIND
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 28, 2019
So many questions answered by this @klrahul11 century! Must be a great feeling to enter the tournament with with a ton behind you🏏#BANvIND #CWC19Warmup
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) May 28, 2019
Is there still any argument about whether K L Rahul will get the start at No 4????? #ICCCWC2019
— ian bishop (@irbishi) May 28, 2019
78 ball 113. Strike Rate 144. Dhoni has announced his arrival in England. At the same venue where Team India, under his captaincy, started the victorious #CT13 campaign. Good signs. ☺️🤗 #CWC19
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 28, 2019
A fine century by both @klrahul11 n @msdhoni sets India 🇮🇳 on course for the World Cup !! Team India has got what it takes to do really well especially handling the pressure!! 🤞!! #worldcup2019
— Mithun Manhas 🇮🇳 (@MithunManhas) May 28, 2019
MS Dhoni's fastest centuries in Indian colours have come in the warm-up games ahead of the World Cup.
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) May 28, 2019
62 balls vs NZ, 2011 CWC (Warm-up)
73 balls vs BAN, 2019 CWC (Warm-up)#ICCWC2019 #INDvBAN
KL Rahul is definitely not my favourite player for that position but he has showed the hunger desire and willingness to fight which is a great sign for Team India #INDvBAN
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) May 28, 2019
Dream warm up game for India...found their no 4 and spinners got some of their confidence back. #ICCWC2019
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 28, 2019
Very pleasing to see @klrahul11 showing his class at #4 for @BCCI
— Mike Hesson (@CoachHesson) May 28, 2019
Think India's top 6 is now nailed down for @cricketworldcup ?#INDvBAN #WARMUP2019
Rahul will definitely be number four. The hole in India's batting has been filled. #IndvsBan #CWC19
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) May 28, 2019
India were 88/3 after 20 overs.
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) May 28, 2019
Finished with 359/7 after 50 overs.
Tells you why they back their game the way they do. The challenge is to get that acceleration 271/4 in 30 overs vs better bowling sides. #CWC19 #EkCupAur
MS Dhoni's 100s in World Cup warm-ups...
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) May 29, 2019
- 108* (64b, 11f, 3s) v New Zealand at Chennai on 16 Feb 2011 (India 360/5)
- 113 (78b, 8f, 7s) v Bangladesh at Cardiff on 28 May 2019 (India 359/7)
And we all know what happened in 2011.😁#CWC19#INDvBAN
Breaking up #Dhoni Acceleration System !! #INDvBAN MS Dhoni
— Prabhu (@Cricprabhu) May 28, 2019
14 of 20 b
24 of 25 b
39 of 35 b
62 of 49 b
79 of 65 b
105 of 73 b
113 of 78 balls. pic.twitter.com/CQSHiod3ht
One of the best of @msdhoni and @klrahul11 - will keep the India drawing room warm too #IndvsBan
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 28, 2019
This is the Dhoni that we have seen over the years, we wanted to see and we want to see. What timing!#INDvBAN
— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) May 28, 2019
