Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Rahul Tripathi returned to haunt his former franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as the Orange Army coasted to a third consecutive victory in the IPL 2022 season.The Knight Riders posted a competitive total of 175/8 in their 20 overs and also got a couple of wickets in the powerplay. But Tripathi just took the game away from them with a scintillating knock.Fans on Twitter hailed Rahul Tripathi for once again proving why he is such a valuable player for any franchise. Some fans also believe Tripathi deserves to play for India as soon as possible. Here are some of the reactions:Wasim Jaffer@WasimJaffer14Tripathi after scoring a fifty against KKR who let him go #SRHvKKR #IPL202210:33 AM · Apr 15, 20226468360Tripathi after scoring a fifty against KKR who let him go 😉 #SRHvKKR #IPL2022 https://t.co/exsxSZbk1GRohit Sankar@imRohit_SNRahul Tripathi is arguably the least hyped T20 batter who's actually very, very good. Would have him over quite a few very popular top 3 batters in the league currently. #SRHvKKR10:22 AM · Apr 15, 202223127Rahul Tripathi is arguably the least hyped T20 batter who's actually very, very good. Would have him over quite a few very popular top 3 batters in the league currently. #SRHvKKRIrfan Pathan@IrfanPathanEvery year Rahul Tripathi comes to ipl does his job quietly but surely. Most impressive Uncapped batter!10:38 AM · Apr 15, 20223084139Every year Rahul Tripathi comes to ipl does his job quietly but surely. Most impressive Uncapped batter!Rohit Sankar@imRohit_SNBest batting SR vs Sunil Narine in all T20 KL Rahul: 181.9Alex Hales: 151.1David Warner: 149.3Rahul Tripathi: 148.8Tripathi the only one in that list to not be dismissed by Narine. If ever there needs solid proof of how good he is....#SRHvKKR #IPL202210:56 AM · Apr 15, 20228818Best batting SR vs Sunil Narine in all T20 KL Rahul: 181.9Alex Hales: 151.1David Warner: 149.3Rahul Tripathi: 148.8Tripathi the only one in that list to not be dismissed by Narine. If ever there needs solid proof of how good he is....#SRHvKKR #IPL2022Nikhil Naz@NikhilNazI still maintain- Rahul Tripathi's injury during the finals of IPL 2021 was a major turning point. Batting in the middle order he was crucial in KKR's success last season. Gotta be one of the most underrated batsman in T20 cricket at the moment.10:39 AM · Apr 15, 202223821I still maintain- Rahul Tripathi's injury during the finals of IPL 2021 was a major turning point. Batting in the middle order he was crucial in KKR's success last season. Gotta be one of the most underrated batsman in T20 cricket at the moment.i@ShaheenHypebotRahul Tripathi is operating at a whole different level, man. Doesn't put a lot of value on his wicket and is always ready to open scoring options. Rarest Indian T20 player ever.10:16 AM · Apr 15, 202224034Rahul Tripathi is operating at a whole different level, man. Doesn't put a lot of value on his wicket and is always ready to open scoring options. Rarest Indian T20 player ever.Srinivas R@srini_r_twitRahul Tripathi tops the list of players that I want to always do well irrespective of who he plays for. Wholesome player. Some class shots today.10:20 AM · Apr 15, 20221157Rahul Tripathi tops the list of players that I want to always do well irrespective of who he plays for. Wholesome player. Some class shots today.Johns.@CricCrazyJohnsRahul Tripathi in last 4 matches in IPL 2022:44(30)39*(15)17*(11)71(37)The Intent man.10:53 AM · Apr 15, 20221300142Rahul Tripathi in last 4 matches in IPL 2022:44(30)39*(15)17*(11)71(37)The Intent man. https://t.co/WMbjxqgBg6ΛＤΞ S H@GillStan7Well Played Rahul Tripathi Most Selfless cricketer I have ever seen 11:04 AM · Apr 15, 2022544Well Played Rahul Tripathi 👏 Most Selfless cricketer I have ever seen 🙌 https://t.co/U7Tnahu0ubSarah Waris@swaris16KKR have lost their 3 games vs KKR. Dk, Kuldeep, Tripathi.11:11 AM · Apr 15, 2022415KKR have lost their 3 games vs KKR. Dk, Kuldeep, Tripathi.Vedant@vedant78_boiRahul Tripathi playing IPL since 2017, he played as a opener, at no.3, at no.4, sometimes did the job of a finisher.Truly deserves Indian Cap more than many one season wonders.10:17 AM · Apr 15, 2022122Rahul Tripathi playing IPL since 2017, he played as a opener, at no.3, at no.4, sometimes did the job of a finisher.Truly deserves Indian Cap more than many one season wonders.absy@absycricRahul Tripathi has ensured Sun Risers are no longer that dull, boring batting side10:20 AM · Apr 15, 202280345Rahul Tripathi has ensured Sun Risers are no longer that dull, boring batting sideAyush Ranjan@AyushRa15743279Rahul Tripathi is Cricketer. Humble Request Selectors please look at him how good he is. We want to see him For Indian team as Soon as Possible. @tripathirahul52 #KKRvsSRH10:28 AM · Apr 15, 2022212Rahul Tripathi is 💎 Cricketer. Humble Request Selectors please look at him how good he is. We want to see him For Indian team as Soon as Possible. @tripathirahul52 #KKRvsSRH https://t.co/Fpbjov6GgCSandipan Banerjee@im_sandipanWell played Rahul Tripathi. Top innings. Still miss you in KKR colours...10:56 AM · Apr 15, 202217Well played Rahul Tripathi. Top innings. Still miss you in KKR colours...Cricketjeevi@wildcardgyanExcellent innings Rahul Tripathi! 🤌🤌It's sad how the most flexible and selfless T20 batsman in the country is neither in selectors plans nor in armchair experts! ☹️☹️10:57 AM · Apr 15, 2022666Excellent innings Rahul Tripathi! 🤌🤌It's sad how the most flexible and selfless T20 batsman in the country is neither in selectors plans nor in armchair experts! ☹️☹️Srushti@SrushtipbV.iyer got opportunities to play for India by playing half IPL seasonBut sadly Rahul Tripathi still uncapped.!!Wht a player🤩🤩UNDERRATED🤧10:14 AM · Apr 15, 2022172V.iyer got opportunities to play for India by playing half IPL seasonBut sadly Rahul Tripathi still uncapped.!!Wht a player🤩🤩UNDERRATED🤧PouLaMi@Crictopher17Someday when Shubman Gill and Rahul Tripathi plays for India regularly, i will be hooked to my TV screen like I was 15 years ago. 10:49 AM · Apr 15, 2022511Someday when Shubman Gill and Rahul Tripathi plays for India regularly, i will be hooked to my TV screen like I was 15 years ago. ♥️Omkar Mankame@Oam_16Rahul Tripathi was criminally mishandled by his past IPL teams. Luckily, he can express himself fully in this #SRH setup. Perks of a weak auction.10:25 AM · Apr 15, 20228Rahul Tripathi was criminally mishandled by his past IPL teams. Luckily, he can express himself fully in this #SRH setup. Perks of a weak auction.Abhinav@abhinav_k316The manner in which #RahulTripathi has been playing in the last couple of games & suggests that he deserves to be considered as a probable candidate for the T20 World Cup side...the kind of flexibility he offers as a batter is rare amongst his peers #KKRvsSRH #IPL202210:54 AM · Apr 15, 20228The manner in which #RahulTripathi has been playing in the last couple of games & suggests that he deserves to be considered as a probable candidate for the T20 World Cup side...the kind of flexibility he offers as a batter is rare amongst his peers #KKRvsSRH #IPL2022Prasenjit Dey@CricPrasenRahul Tripathi! What a player! Wanted KKR to buy this Don back from the auction badly but they just didn't #SRHvKKR10:35 AM · Apr 15, 202227Rahul Tripathi! What a player! Wanted KKR to buy this Don back from the auction badly but they just didn't 😞#SRHvKKRRhitankar Bandyopadhyay@rhitankar8616Rahul Tripathi's 21-ball fifty against KKR today is now the fastest fifty by an Indian player for Sunrisers Hyderabad.Previous fastest was in 23 balls by Yuvraj Singh against RCB in 2017.#IPL2022 #KKRvSRH10:35 AM · Apr 15, 2022396Rahul Tripathi's 21-ball fifty against KKR today is now the fastest fifty by an Indian player for Sunrisers Hyderabad.Previous fastest was in 23 balls by Yuvraj Singh against RCB in 2017.#IPL2022 #KKRvSRHAditya@AdityakrsahaIt surprises me that so many below-average players have easily made their T20I debut for India in the last 1-2 years but a talented player like Rahul Tripathi hasn't.10:53 AM · Apr 15, 202212821It surprises me that so many below-average players have easily made their T20I debut for India in the last 1-2 years but a talented player like Rahul Tripathi hasn't.Mahindro Sing Dhuni@Gawd_DhuniRahul Tripathi what an innings man 11:11 AM · Apr 15, 2022334Rahul Tripathi what an innings man 🔥👑 https://t.co/B3QddqCPYxMufaddal Vohra@mufaddal_vohraRahul Tripathi in the KKR camp after the match.11:16 AM · Apr 15, 202264626Rahul Tripathi in the KKR camp after the match. https://t.co/lMpYWu38jWsamarth@bccinlRahul Tripathi 🤝 Kuldeep Yadav destroying their ex team KKR10:31 AM · Apr 15, 20228314Rahul Tripathi 🤝 Kuldeep Yadav destroying their ex team KKR https://t.co/9xSiIpR39bShivani Shukla 🏏@iShivani_ShuklaSuryakumar Yadav and Rahul Tripathi, two players who are playing fearless brand of cricket. Their shots are so pleasing to the eyes.10:30 AM · Apr 15, 202220219Suryakumar Yadav and Rahul Tripathi, two players who are playing fearless brand of cricket. Their shots are so pleasing to the eyes.Bhawana@bhawnakohli5Rahul Tripathi is just something else, treat to watch!!10:23 AM · Apr 15, 202243313Rahul Tripathi is just something else, treat to watch!!sudhanshu'@whoshudRahul Tripathi for T20 World Cup 10:24 AM · Apr 15, 2022131Rahul Tripathi for T20 World Cup 🙏✅Kartik Murali@kartikmuraliRahul tripathi has been saying "Am Here Too"every year since he played for Rising Pune supergiants..what a knock11:23 AM · Apr 15, 20221Rahul tripathi has been saying "Am Here Too"every year since he played for Rising Pune supergiants..what a knock🙌👌👌👌👌21grams@bettercallgramIf you're going to pick team for Zimbabwe and Ireland on the basis of IPL, Don't you dare ignore Rahul Tripathi this time10:34 AM · Apr 15, 2022594If you're going to pick team for Zimbabwe and Ireland on the basis of IPL, Don't you dare ignore Rahul Tripathi this time`@rahulmsd_91Unpopular opinion: Rahul Tripathi has a bigger IPL legacy than Virat Kohli.10:34 AM · Apr 15, 20229120Unpopular opinion: Rahul Tripathi has a bigger IPL legacy than Virat Kohli.samarth@bccinlHate when guys like Rahul Tripathi, Mayank Aggrawal prove themselves time and again to be good in T20s in IPL and deserving India cap but someone with 4-5 good IPL matches like Venkatesh Iyer somehow gets the Indian cap10:09 AM · Apr 15, 20226512Hate when guys like Rahul Tripathi, Mayank Aggrawal prove themselves time and again to be good in T20s in IPL and deserving India cap but someone with 4-5 good IPL matches like Venkatesh Iyer somehow gets the Indian capBibhu@Bibhu224You want to see happiness in a Cricket match...Just watch Rahul Tripathi play Such a likable guy indeed 11:15 AM · Apr 15, 20223You want to see happiness in a Cricket match...Just watch Rahul Tripathi play Such a likable guy indeed ❤️ https://t.co/HuJTjzTB2nRahul Tripathi's counter-attack proved to be the difference between two sidesThe target of 176 was just about par on a ground that has produced some runfests this season. However, the pitch had something in it for the quicks and KKR had to get early wickets to control the game.As has been the story this season for SRH, openers Kane Williamson and Abhishek Sharma began cautiously. However, Sharma was dismissed early. Williamson played some delightful strokes and threatened to once again play the role of an anchor in the chase.However, he was castled by Russell and SRH were in a spot of bother. But Rahul Tripathi stepped up and completely swung the momentum, taking the attack to the KKR bowlers.He took a special liking to Varun Chakravarthy and forced Shreyas Iyer to take the mystery spinner out of the attack. Tripathi's fearless knock of 71 brought the required run-rate well within SRH's reach.Even after KKR got the swashbuckling right-hander dismissed, Aiden Markram displayed a masterclass on how an innings should be paced in a chase. The South African remained unbeaten on 68* as SRH coasted home with seven wickets in hand and more than a couple of overs to spare.