Tue Dec 17 22:12:43 UTC 2024: ## KL Rahul Reveals His Secret to Success in Australia, Sets SENA Record
**Sydney, Australia:** Indian opener KL Rahul has revealed his batting strategy that has seen him excel in challenging Australian conditions. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Rahul attributed his success to a measured approach in the first 30 overs, prioritizing defensive play before capitalizing on the aging ball.
“Everyone has their plans,” Rahul explained. “When batting in the top order, you need some luck. The key is to get through the first 10-15 overs, build confidence, and then enjoy playing the pace and bounce in Australia with the older ball. You need to leave the difficult balls and take chances later.”
Rahul also praised the lower-order batting contributions of Bumrah and Akash Deep, highlighting the team’s focus on improving batting across the entire lineup. He mentioned that this is a topic regularly discussed in team meetings.
Rahul’s performance has been particularly impressive in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). Since 2020, he boasts the highest batting average (41.1) among Indian batsmen in these nations, surpassing players like Pant (34.8), Rohit Sharma (33.2), and Virat Kohli (30.4), based on 10 or more innings played. His crucial 84 runs in the Gabba Test, averting a follow-on, further underscores his importance to the team.
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