ODI World Cup 2023

‘Both are Mr. Dependables’- Fans react to similarities between KL Rahul’s 2023 World Cup and Rahul Dravid’s 2003 World Cup

Nov 12, 2023 3:06 pm

India’s dominance in the World Cup has been remarkable, with eight consecutive victories, most of which were achieved with commanding authority. While they faced stiff challenges from England and New Zealand, India’s ability to emerge victorious sent a resounding message to their opponents. Currently, India are engaged with the Netherlands in their final group-stage match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, aiming to secure an undefeated record. Their next challenge will be a semi-final showdown against New Zealand on November 15th at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

India’s success can be attributed to the collective efforts of the entire team, with each member stepping up when needed. The team’s consistent performances have contributed to India’s outstanding run. While players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Shami have garnered significant attention for their exceptional performances, other team members have quietly and effectively fulfilled their responsibilities, consistently contributing to the team’s success.

One such player is KL Rahul who has accumulated 245 runs in 7 innings at an impressive average of 61.25. He has played crucial knocks against Australia, Bangladesh and England. Rahul’s calm demeanour and solid presence have been invaluable assets for the Rohit Sharma-led team in this prestigious tournament.

Both KL Rahul and Rahul Dravid were number five batters who also kept wickets

One thing that has caught the eye of fans is the fact that KL Rahul’s outstanding performance in the 2023 World Cup has mirrored that of legendary batsman Rahul Dravid in the 2003 World Cup. Both players, batting at number five and keeping wickets, showcased exceptional consistency, contributing significantly to their respective teams’ success.

In the 2003 World Cup, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya, Dravid amassed 318 runs in 10 innings, averaging an impressive 63. This remarkable average closely aligns with Rahul’s average in the 2023 World Cup. Additionally, both players played crucial roles in their teams’ batting lineups, anchoring the middle order and providing stability.

The similarities are quite captivating but Indian fans will hope that, unlike Rahul Dravid, KL Rahul goes on to bag a World Cup Winners’ medal.

Here, we look at how fans reacted to the similarity between the stats of KL Rahul and Rahul Dravid:4

Backbone of Team India's middle order. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/xoNodKha58

— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) November 12, 2023

Aise similarities la rahe ho, Toh India vs Australia final is inevitable in #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/A5rljO1vI5

— djay (@djaywalebabu) November 12, 2023

Rahul is rocking from many decades #INDvsNE

— Tiloka ram (@JATtilok1) November 12, 2023

The tale of two Rahul’s 🔥🔥

— Third Man (@CricPollsdaily) November 12, 2023

Not a fair comparison though.
These days its easier to score runs.
The game is pretty biased towards batsman

— Johny Bava (@johnybava) November 12, 2023

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