Watch: KL Rahul's disappointing dismissal in Duleep Trophy
KL Rahul, a prominent Indian cricketer, faced a disappointing dismissal on the third day of the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024. Representing Team A against India B at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Rahul was bowled out by Washington Sundar in the 49th over of India A's first innings. His departure came after scoring 37 runs off 111 balls, marking an end to his patient and resilient performance at the crease (4 fours).
Sundar's brilliant delivery ends Rahul's innings
Off-spinner Sundar delivered a brilliant tossed-up ball on off-stump that led to Rahul's dismissal. Attempting a paddle-sweep, Rahul was outfoxed by the sharp dip and turn of the ball. The ball slipped past his bat and hit the leg stump, ending his stay at the crease. This dismissal marked a significant shift in momentum as India A were 169/5 at Rahul's ouster. India B made 321/10 while batting first.
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Team A's struggles and Parag's contribution
Prior to Rahul's dismissal, India A had managed to restrict India B, led by Abhimanyu Easwaran, to a total of 321 runs. However, Shubman Gill and Mayank Agarwal were unable to make a significant impact for their team with scores of 25 and 36 respectively. Riyan Parag contributed a valuable 27 before being dismissed. At lunch on Day 3, India A were 208/7.
Day 2 recap and current match status
On the second day, India B posted a total of 321 runs, thanks to a record-breaking partnership between Musheer Khan (181) and Navdeep Saini (56). The duo added 205 runs for the eighth wicket, setting a new Duleep Trophy record. At the end of Day 2, India A were trailing by 187 runs with all outcomes still possible as the match progressed into its final stages.
Here are his stats
With his latest knock, Rahul has raced to 6,797 runs across 94 First-Class matches at an average of 44-plus, as per ESPNcricinfo. The tally includes 18 tons and 32 fifties. 2,863 of his runs have come in 50 Tests for India at 34.08. It remains to be seen if he gets picked for India's two-match home Test series against Bangladesh, starting September 19.
