Sanjay Manjrekar's Savage Take on KL Rahul's Struggles

Sanjay Manjrekar didn’t hold back after KL Rahul's lacklustre 12 runs off 13 balls against the Chennai Super Kings. In a match where Delhi Capitals were desperate for a strong start, Rahul's slow innings felt like a ‘death warrant’ for his team. Manjrekar slammed him for failing to adapt his game in a high-pressure situation, pointing out that when openers are expected to strike at 200, 12 off 12 simply won’t cut it.

The Delhi Capitals’ batting woes were evident as they stumbled to 69/5 early on, with Rahul’s innings setting a dismal tone. Even after a late surge from Sameer Rizvi, who scored an unbeaten 40, DC could only muster 156. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson capitalised on the shaky start, guiding CSK to an easy eight-wicket win with an impressive 87 not out. Manjrekar's critique didn’t stop with Rahul; he also questioned Axar Patel's batting order decisions, suggesting DC needs to rethink their strategy if they want to turn their season around.

Despite the poor outing, Rahul still holds the Orange Cap with 445 runs this IPL season, but with pressure mounting, his spot is far from secure. As the competition heats up, will Rahul find his rhythm before it’s too late?