Here’s why KL Rahul did ‘mera ground hai’ celebration vs RCB | Cricket News

KL Rahul (BCCI/IPL Photo)

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul performed a match-winning knock of 93 not out to steer Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing a difficult goal of 164 on a sluggish floor, Rahul held the innings collectively amidst early setbacks, crafting a powerful unbeaten 93 off simply 53 deliveries, adorned with 9 boundaries and 5 maximums.
He completed the sport in fashion by sending Yash Dayal’s supply crusing over the lengthy leg fence for six, adopted by a chest-thumping celebration as the gang roared in appreciation — a thunderous salute to their hometown hero.

Moments after sealing the win for Delhi Capitals, Rahul drove his bat into the turf like a sword, stamped his authority, pointed at his badge, and declared, “Ye mera ground hai (This is my ground).” At the post-match presentation, he reaffirmed, “This is my ground, my home, know this (ground) better than anyone else.”

In a video shared by Delhi Capitals, Rahul additionally opened up in regards to the inspiration behind his never-before-seen celebration.
“This is a special place for me. The celebration was from one of my favourite movie Kantara. So, yes, just a tiny reminder that this ground, this home, this turf is where I hav grown up and this is mine,” KL Rahul revealed.
Rahul acknowledged it was a difficult pitch.
“It was a slightly tricky wicket but what helped me was being behind the stumps for 20 overs, watching how the wicket played. The ball sat in the wicket but it was consistent throughout, it was one-paced. I knew what my shots are, wanted to get off to a good start, and then assess it accordingly. It depends on the conditions and the ground and the dimensions. On a wicket like this, I knew what my pockets were.
“If I wished to hit an enormous six, I knew what pockets to focus on, and protecting gave me a feeler for the place different batters have been dismissed and the place they hit the sixes. Got fortunate with the dropped catch.”

“Something I’ve all the time achieved with my preparation is that I all the time attempt to adapt to completely different wickets (even in observe). I experiment in observe, get out a few occasions but it surely offers me a good concept of the areas I can goal – the place I can take singles, the place I can hit sixes.
“I don’t keep batting for hours and hours and keep slogging. I do that sometimes but that is when I am not getting into a flow and rhythm. It is more about how I can master playing (on a particular pitch) and that becomes second-nature,” he stated.
Delhi Capitals are unbeaten within the match and are presently positioned at high of the factors desk.