KL Rahul's Drop Catch Costs India Dearly As Niroshan Dickwella Smashes 80 In IND Vs SL 1st Test | VIDEO
Niroshan Dickwella was handed a reprieve after KL Rahul failed to hold on to a difficult chance at slip off Manav Suthar's bowling. The Sri Lankan keeper led his side's fightback on Day 3 of the IND vs SL 1st Test in Galle. India had a tight grip on the game in the first session, but Rahul's costly drop has cost India momentum in the contest. Catch dropped by kl rahul pic.twitter.com/LDww6RU5X0 —…
KL Rahul's failed attempt to catch a delivery from Manav Suthar cost India dearly in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The Sri Lankan keeper was having a moment of success on Day 3, regaining momentum in his side's fightback. India had been controlling proceedings in the first session, but Rahul's costly miss proved to be a turning point.
The ball was delivered outside the off stump, and Dickwella managed to make contact with an outside edge, sending it towards the slip cordon. Rahul moved swiftly to his right, but the rapidly approaching ball left him with too little time to adjust, and he failed to secure the catch. Despite the scare, Dickwella continued his innings, building up to a well-made 80 runs.
He eventually fell to Prasidh Krishna, contributing to the hosts' efforts to avoid the follow-on and maintain a respectful contest.
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