KL Rahul's Dhoni-esque Finish Secures India's Victory in 1st ODI

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News18•12-01-2026, 16:01
KL Rahul's Dhoni-esque Finish Secures India's Victory in 1st ODI
- •KL Rahul's unbeaten 29-run knock guided India to a four-wicket victory against New Zealand in the 1st ODI.
- •Former cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Rahul's versatility and finishing ability, comparing his composure to MS Dhoni.
- •Rahul played a cautious innings, building crucial partnerships with Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar.
- •He accelerated in the 49th over, hitting consecutive boundaries and a six to seal the win with three balls to spare.
- •Chopra highlighted Rahul's ability to adapt, whether opening, keeping wickets, or captaining, and his excellence as a finisher.
Why It Matters: KL Rahul's calm and strategic finishing skills, reminiscent of MS Dhoni, secured a vital win for India.
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