Heartbreak! Twitter expresses disappointment as KL Rahul misses out on well-deserved ton vs England

Fans on Twitter reacted after India batter KL Rahul missed out on a classical century in the ongoing first Test against England. The first match of the five-Test series between the two teams is taking place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. 

KL Rahul has yet again proved to be a crisis man for India. The Rohit Sharma-led side were under pressure after they both the overnight batters in Yashasvi Jaiswal (80) and Shubman Gill (23) in the first session. The team needed someone to step up and steady the innings in what was a tricky phase. 

KL Rahul, who recently slammed a Test century in South Africa, soaked in all the pressure and eased into the innings. Batting at No.4, the batter looked rock solid at the crease and played some sensational shots that ensured India took the momentum and put pressure back on the English team. 

Right from the time he arrived at the crease and looked rock solid. The batter batted with 90% control in his innings and made many not miss Virat Kohli in the game. He took timely risks as well and made sure that India got quick runs as well. 

KL Rahul played a huge role in India taking a first-innings lead. The batter was looking all set for a big ton but he perished on the cusp of achieving it. The middle-order batter got out to debutant Tom Hartley as he tried to play the big shot and score quickly. 

KL Rahul tried to pull the short delivery from Tom Hartley. The batter didn’t generate the power he would’ve wanted. The ball went high in the sky and Rehan Ahmed moved to his left from deep midwicket to take a safe catch. He missed his hundred by 14 runs. 

KL Rahul scored 86 runs off 123 balls and also slammed 8 fours and 2 sixes in his innings. With the way he batted, he deserved a ton. But in an attempt to be aggressive, he lost his wicket. The batter’s innings, however, hold great value for the team in the context of the game. 

Twitter Expresses Disappointment As KL Rahul Misses His Ton By 14 Runs 

As KL Rahul got out for 86 runs in the first Test against England and missed the century by 14 runs, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They rued batter missing the milestone but applauded him for the way he batted. Here are some of the reactions:

From Centurion to Hyderabad – KLassss Rahul #KLRahul #INDvsENG

— रोहित जुगलान Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) January 26, 2024

Well played, KL Rahul. 💥💥💥💥

Your dedication, skill, and passion for the game inspire fans around the world. Keep shining and making every match unforgettable Hard luck today, rooting you.

One of the greatest knock of KL#INDvsENG #INDvENG #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/rGww2yrkyX

— RanaJi🏹 (@RanaTells) January 26, 2024

Well Played KL Rahul 86(123). Missed Well Deserve Century 😞. #KLRahul #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/ENEPnBn6u7

— Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi) January 26, 2024

Well played KL Rahul, What a knock🔥🙌🏻

So So Proud of you man ❤️

Keep Going like this in Upcoming Games🧿#INDvsENG #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/xF5METUg3k

— 𝙎𝙤𝙣𝙪 ✨ (@KLfied_) January 26, 2024

well played KL RAHUL 😭🤌

You missed century buddy😭#KLRahul #INDvsENG

— • Sumit • (@yours_sumit_) January 26, 2024

Kl Rahul is gone upstairs 86 runs for 123 balls 😞

Amazing innings 🔥#INDvsENG #KLRahul #IndianCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/rxDF7dV2jt

— Attal Khan (@attalkhan786) January 26, 2024

KL Rahul without any doubts is a specialist middle order batsman! 🙌💯#INDvsENG #KLRahul #Day2

— Whyrat Koli (@WhyratKoli) January 26, 2024

Well played Kl Rahul🤌. Missed out well deserved century! Take a bow #KLRahul #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/X6Rcj5A79s

— KTaher♡ (@TaherKayda) January 26, 2024

Bad luck on missed to score century 💔

But u played good innings and gave India lead in first innings 🌟#KLRahul #INDvsENG @klrahul pic.twitter.com/15k7mtvqgJ

— Babu K (@Babu_K_08) January 26, 2024

HEARTBREAK FOR KL RAHUL…!!! 💔

86 (123) with 8 fours and 2 sixes – for all the hardwork and toiling he did today, deserved the century. What a knock by Rahul, give him any position he'll happily take and perform. Take a bow, KL. pic.twitter.com/PmNo5f8dTu

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 26, 2024

It hurts @klrahul 😔 pic.twitter.com/FN0rpEkIGU

— Manjit (@CricManjit) January 26, 2024

Well played KL Rahul bro, missed out on a well deserved hundred but what a comeback it has been. He's doing it consistently. pic.twitter.com/nopQhaBAzG

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) January 26, 2024

Test ✅️
ODIs ✅️
The underrated comeback after a horrible start to 2023 – KL Rahul 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/9aa6jKFWDS

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) January 26, 2024

103-2 in the session means India is in the driver's seat. Absolutely top batting from KL Rahul. I am so happy to see that is he is making his form count.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 26, 2024

When KL Rahul is playing well, he looks like a world-class batter. Just that you don't see him doing it often.

Centurion and Hyderabad – Completely different conditions.
Reading the length really well and scoring runs.

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) January 26, 2024