KL Rahul’s horror show: A duck followed by a bizarre dismissal against New Zealand A – WATCH

KL Rahul (Image credit: Agencies) KL Rahul had a disappointing performance with the bat in the first unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval. The Indian batsman managed just four runs across his two innings, with his second dismissal coming in unusual fashion.Rahul failed to open his account in the first innings as India A were bowled out for 113. New Zealand A then piled on 317 runs to take a 204 run lead.India A needed their experienced batsman to deliver in the second innings but Rahul failed again. He scored just four runs off 15 balls before returning after a bizarre hit dismissal.

How KL Rahul got to the wicket

Rahul’s dismissal in the second innings was unusual. Facing Fraser Sheat, he tried to play the delivery outside off-stump but ended up bouncing the ball back to himself.As the ball rolled slowly towards the stumps, Rahul tried to stop it with the bat. However, while trying to prevent the ball from hitting the wicket, he accidentally hit the stumps with the bat.Initially it looked like Rahul got bowled but the records told a different story. The ball was not going to hit the stumps. Rahul’s attempt to stop it resulted in him being bowled out and a hit-wicket being given away.The right-handed batsman looked visibly frustrated as he walked back to the pavilion. Sheat dismissed him for the second time in the match, leaving Rahul with a score of zero and four.

Fraser Sheat dismisses Rahul twice

Rahul’s dismissal from the first innings was equally disappointing. Sheat lobbed a delivery outside the off stump that moved away, tempting the Indian batsman to play a big drive.Rahul went after the ball without moving his feet enough and directed it to wicketkeeper Mitchell Haye who made no mistake with the catch.He departed for a duck after facing eight balls. India A’s batting line-up then collapsed and the team managed just 113 runs.Rahul’s second failure added to India’s woes as they looked set to recover from a 204-run deficit.

India vs New Zealand Schedule

India A and New Zealand A have three unofficial Tests on the schedule. The second leg will start on October 31, followed by the third and final leg from November 7.After the unofficial Test series, the senior Indian team will take on New Zealand in a two-match Test series. The first Test is scheduled to begin in Wellington on November 19, while the second will begin in Christchurch on November 27.