KL Rahul's elegant switch-hit goes the distance as he powers India to a huge total

KL Rahul played an outstanding kck and once again proved why he is a valuable asset for Team India in limited-overs cricket during 1st ODI against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Wednesday. Rahul once again had to make an adjustment this time around as well as he came out to bat at number five after youngsters Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw opened innings. However, that did t bor him as he played a stellar cameo to take India to a huge total.

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KL Rahul's elegant switch hit for six 

KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer were involved in a 136-run stand for fourth wicket stand but both batsmen looked solid out in middle as y took Kiwi bowlers to cleaners. But, it was Rahul's elegant switch-hit for six which stood out most. This had happened on final ball of penultimate over which was bowled by Jimmy Neesham 

all-rounder had bowled a fuller delivery outside off stump as Rahul played reverse shot with ease and ball travelled distance. By virtue of this maximum, Neesham ended up giving away 14 runs in that over. im of this elegant shot was also posted on social media. 

India score 347/4

Indian batsmen showed a ruthless intent after being asked to bat first by New Zealand skipper Tom Latham. Young openers Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal added 50 runs for opening wicket. Even though duo were dismissed in quick succession, skipper Virat Kohli added impetus to Indian innings with a very good half-century. After Kohli's dismissal, onus was on KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. Iyer went on register his maiden ODI ton. 

He was dismissed for 103. neless, Rahul and Kedar Jadhav hit some big shots at backend of innings as India finished ir innings at 347/4. Karnataka batsman remained unbeaten on a 64-ball 88 at a strike rate of 137.50 which included three boundaries and six maximums. 

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(Im Courtesy: @ICC)