Andhra Batter S.V. Rahul Shines in Ranji Trophy Match Against Karnataka
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express
Nineteen-year-old Andhra batsman S.V. Rahul scored an unbeaten 108 runs on day two of the Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka in Mulapadu near Vijayawada. Coming to the crease with Andhra struggling at 116 for five, Rahul anchored a recovery to 331 for six in response to Karnataka's 274. The left-hander previously made an impression in age-group cricket, including a double century against Delhi in the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy and a century in the Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament. Rahul idolises Yuvraj Singh and has also demonstrated strong six-hitting capabilities in the Andhra Premier League.
Why it matters
Rahul's emergence provides Andhra with a promising young red-ball talent capable of anchoring the middle order.
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