KL Rahul’s fortunes took a dramatic turn during the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. The 8th over of India’s innings turned into a rollercoaster, offering heart-stopping moments and unexpected reprieves for the Indian batter.
A Lucky Escape for KL Rahul: The No-Ball Drama
Scott Boland bowled a beauty first up in the 8th over. He lured Rahul into a tentative poke outside off. The ball kissed the edge—or so it seemed—and flew straight into the keeper’s gloves. The on-field umpire raised his finger without hesitation, and Rahul began the long walk back to the pavilion. Virat Kohli was standing at the boundary ropes to come out to bat.
But then came the twist. The third umpire intervened and declared it a no-ball, which made Rahul and the Indian camp feel relieved. Then to top it all, the replay came that there was no edge to begin with. That double reprieve set the tone for an eventful over.
Another Lifeline for KL Rahul
Just when things seemed to settle, the fifth ball of the same over brought more drama. Boland delivered a full-length delivery that shaped away late. Rahul edged it, and the ball flew to Usman Khawaja at first slip.
Khawaja, however, couldn’t hold on. The ball slipped through his hands, giving Rahul yet another chance. This marked Khawaja’s third dropped catch in the series so far.
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The events seemed like poetic justice for Rahul, who had endured a controversial dismissal in the first Test in Perth. There, he was given out despite inconclusive replays suggesting he might not have edged the ball.
In Adelaide, it felt as if karma was balancing the scales. Two lifelines in one over were a stark contrast to the misfortune Rahul faced in Perth. Earlier, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first.
India had a nightmarish start, with Yashasvi Jaiswal being dismissed for a golden duck on the first ball of the game. However, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill soon helped India recover from this. By the time of writing, India were 1/61 in 16.2 overs.
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