"Thank you Jos Buttler for keeping KL Rahul awake" - Twitter erupts as LSG captain scores second ton vs MI in IPL 2022

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KL Rahul scored his third century against Mumbai Indians

KL Rahul and Mumbai Indians (MI) is a love affair made in heaven. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain scored another hundred against Rohit Sharma and Co. at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

Riding on Rahul's unbeaten 103 from 62 deliveries, the Super Giants posted a competitive total of 168 on the board at the end of their stipulated 20 overs. His innings was decorated with 12 boundaries and four towering sixes on a pitch where the ball gripped.

With this century, the 30-year-old has closed the gap with Jos Buttler, who is at the top of the run-scorers chart this season, so far. The Rajasthan Royals opener has 491 runs from seven games, compared to Rahul's 368 runs at an average of 61.33.

Meanwhile, fans were elated by KL Rahul's outstanding knock and showered praise on the Karnataka-born batter.

Check out the reactions here:

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

Back to back hundreds for KL Rahul against Mumbai Indians in #IPL2022- literally a one man show by KL today - What a knock, What a player.

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Back to back hundreds for KL Rahul against Mumbai Indians in #IPL2022- literally a one man show by KL today - What a knock, What a player. https://t.co/EX7GxOz1mI

Sai

@akakrcb6

We all should agree with the KL Rahul Indian IPL GOAT.

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We all should agree with the KL Rahul Indian IPL GOAT.

Shrutika // Unreliable Car Season

@Shrustappen33

KL Rahul gets to his hundred with a six. 61 balls century he loves batting against MI, 2/2 for him this season.

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KL Rahul gets to his hundred with a six. 61 balls century he loves batting against MI, 2/2 for him this season.

Prajakta

@18prajakta

Only four things in life are certain: birth, death, change, and KL Rahul trashing Mumbai Indians.
#LSGvMI

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Only four things in life are certain: birth, death, change, and KL Rahul trashing Mumbai Indians.
#LSGvMI

Sparsh Telang

@_cricketsparsh

KL Rahul is awe-inspiring. Incredible batter.

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KL Rahul is awe-inspiring. Incredible batter.

Sushant Mehta

@SushantNMehta

Every other match KL Rahul transforms into tuk tuk Rahul, he is one of the best batsmen in the world. Rahul simply needs to dominate.
#MIvsLSG

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Every other match KL Rahul transforms into tuk tuk Rahul, he is one of the best batsmen in the world. Rahul simply needs to dominate.
#MIvsLSG

Bharath Ramaraj

@Fancricket12

Even though there could be dew now, the conditions weren't that easy for a large part of lsg's innings.

In that context, this has been a superlative innings from #KLRahul.

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Even though there could be dew now, the conditions weren't that easy for a large part of lsg's innings.

In that context, this has been a superlative innings from #KLRahul.

Sajal👽

@Yummynem_

Eat<Sleep<Century<Repeat // just KL Rahul thing's.

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Eat<Sleep<Century<Repeat // just KL Rahul thing's. https://t.co/9SYr2m2KT3

Silly Point

@FarziCricketer

Thank you Jos Buttler for keeping KL Rahul awake.

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Thank you Jos Buttler for keeping KL Rahul awake.

Subhayan Chakraborty

@CricSubhayan

If Jos Buttler is the best batter this season, KL Rahul isn't far behind. What a stunning knock this is. His 2nd #IPL2022 century, both against Mumbai Indians.

#MIvLSG

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If Jos Buttler is the best batter this season, KL Rahul isn't far behind. What a stunning knock this is. His 2nd #IPL2022 century, both against Mumbai Indians.

#MIvLSG

Tilak Chaudhary RLD 🚜🐄🌾

@Thakurela_UP81

CLASS KL RAHUL @klrahul11 what a 100 #LSGvsMI

CLASS KL RAHUL @klrahul11 what a 100 #LSGvsMI

Pahul

@ipahul

KL Rahul on his way to become the next Mr. IPL
Whatta composed century! #LSGvMI

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KL Rahul on his way to become the next Mr. IPL
Whatta composed century! 🙌 #LSGvMI https://t.co/YtehHByJhm

Cricketwallah

@cricketwallah

Magnificent @klrahul11 lights up Wankhede with a brilliant century. Second of the season. Clearly loves #MI bowling, both against them!

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Magnificent @klrahul11 lights up Wankhede with a brilliant century. Second of the season. Clearly loves #MI bowling, both against them!

𝑇𝒉𝑜𝑟 😎

@ARJUN_PANDIT96

There's no doubt that Kl has been the most Consistent Indian Player in Recent times. @klrahul11 twitter.com/IPL/status/151…

IndianPremierLeague

@IPL

103* off 62 deliveries from the #LSG Skipper.

Take a bow, @klrahul11

#TATAIPL #LSGvMI

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103* off 62 deliveries from the #LSG Skipper.

Take a bow, @klrahul11

#TATAIPL #LSGvMI https://t.co/RkER4HAf6l

There's no doubt that Kl has been the most Consistent Indian Player in Recent times.✌ @klrahul11 twitter.com/IPL/status/151…

Pedri Culer

@Spoiltteenager

Mumbai Indians should start calling KL Rahul as Daddy.
#MIvLSG

Mumbai Indians should start calling KL Rahul as Daddy.
#MIvLSG

Swara

@SwaraMsdian

A hundred for KL Rahul, his 2nd against Mumbai Indians in as many games. He's the only one challenging Buttler's dominance this year.

Started slow, took his time, then unleashed his wonderful strokeplay. Consistency at its absolute best.
#KLRahul #LSGvsMI #IPL2022

A hundred for KL Rahul, his 2nd against Mumbai Indians in as many games. He's the only one challenging Buttler's dominance this year.

Started slow, took his time, then unleashed his wonderful strokeplay. Consistency at its absolute best.🙇❤️
#KLRahul #LSGvsMI #IPL2022 https://t.co/Kf7nbOrjJw

Soorya Sesha

@sooryasesha7

His acceleration on a two-paced today has been terrific. Very few batters are better than KL Rahul when in full flow and this has been a fine innings again despite a sluggish start. One man standing tall amidst the ruins. Take a bow! #IPL2022 #LSGvMI

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His acceleration on a two-paced today has been terrific. Very few batters are better than KL Rahul when in full flow and this has been a fine innings again despite a sluggish start. One man standing tall amidst the ruins. Take a bow! #IPL2022 #LSGvMI

Rahul has now scored two centuries against Mumbai Indians in as many games. Overall, he has three centuries against the five-time IPL champions, the most by a player against one opponent.

To see list of IPL winner, click here.

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KL Rahul powers Lucknow Super Giants to 168

Asked to bat first by Rohit Sharma, Lucknow Super Giants struggled to get going in the powerplay. Jasprit Bumrah drew first blood, dismissing Quinton de Kock in the fourth over. They could only muster 32 runs in the first six overs before the Lucknow franchise broke the shackles.

KL Rahul started to find gaps as the runs started coming easily while Manish Pandey played second fiddle. They added 58 runs for the second wicket before Mumbai Indians managed to bounce back with a few wickets between the 11th and 14th overs.

But the LSG captain kept the scoreboard ticking from one end. Rahul eventually brought up his hundred in the 20th over, dispatching Riley Meredith for a daunting six over deep midwicket.

However, the Aussie quick bounced back in the last few balls to restrict the total to 168.

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