Rahul was dismissed for 82 runs, missing out on a Test ton by only 18 runs. It is not the first time the right-hander has been dismissed in the 80s or 90s. He was shaking his head in disbelief while walking off the crease. The fielder at short leg left the batter clueless.
Rahul survived Day 1; Nishan Madushka survived a blow as well. A powerful sweep hit right in the middle of Nishan's helmet. He had to leave the field as a precautionary measure. KL Rahul retired hurt on 77 after suffering severe cramps and muscle spasms in his hands and legs.
KL Rahul deserved a century in the first innings of the India vs Sri Lanka Test match in Galle
Rahul resumed batting with the same tempo on Day 2, looking balanced enough to claim the second century of the match for India, after Devdutt Padikkal. When the stage was all set to welcome a fighting and equally graceful century from his bat, Rahul fell for the trap set by Keshara Nuwantha. The Indian batter's innings concluded off 175 balls with ten 4s and one 6.
List of the occasions when Rahul was dismissed in 80s or 90s in Test matches:
90 vs Australia (Bengaluru, 2017)85 vs Sri Lanka (Pallekele, 2017)84 vs England (Nottingham, 2021)86 vs England (Hyderabad, 2024)84 vs Australia (Brisbane, 2024)90 vs England (Manchester, 2025)82 vs Sri Lanka (Galle, 2026)*
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Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul stitched a crucial partnership for India
The Indian cricket team lost their fourth batter in the innings with the departure of Rahul. In exchange for 4 wickets, the visitors were on 319 runs. Dhruv Jurel walked into the crease to provide Devdutt Padikkal support.
Rahul and Padikkal stitched a 162-run partnership in the match against 273 balls. Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed for 160 runs, playing 230 deliveries.
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