Ambati Rayudu, ICC World Cup 2019, Number 4
Ambati Rayudu. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Social media can be brutal in its analysis. India’s middle-order batsman Ambati Rayudu has had two quiet innings in the ongoing five-match series against Australia. However, the right-hander had to face the backlash of the fans after he failed to hit the ground running. Rayudu could only get 18 runs in the second ODI at Nagpur and played a poor shot to get out to Nathan Lyon.

The ball had pitched on the leg-side but Rayudu was looking to guide the ball towards the off-side. Consequently, he was plumbed in front by the Australian spinner. Furthermore, Rayudu could only score 13 in the opening match of the series at Hyderabad. Thus, Rayudu has had two mundane knocks and he would like to turn the tables in the remaining three matches of the series.

Ambati Rayudu, ICC World Cup 2019, India vs Australia 2019
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Rayudu also could not get going in Syed Mushtaq Trophy.

Meanwhile, Ambati Rayudu had scored a gutsy knock of 91 runs in the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand. India had their backs against the wall as they had lost four wickets for 18 runs. However, Rayudu was able to bail the Indian team out of the trouble.

In fact, Rayudu has grabbed his chances with both hands. He has performed consistently and has sealed the number four position for the World Cup team. However, he needs to carry on the good show to keep his place in the side.

India vs Australia 2019: Twitter Asks Questions Regarding Ambati Rayudu's Inconsistency
Ambati Rayudu (Credits: Getty)

On the other hand, India won the second ODI by eight runs after Virat Kohli and Vijay Shankar came up with a fine performance. Indian skipper Virat Kohli scored his 40th ODI hundred whereas Shankar played a key role with both bat and ball.

Shankar scored a 46 off just 41 balls and took two wickets in the final over. Jasprit Bumrah was at his best again as he scalped two wickets and conceded only 29 runs in his 10 overs.

Here is how Ambati Rayudu’s was trolled:

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