KL Rahul's horror show: Duck followed by bizarre hit-wicket dismissal

KL Rahul's performance in the first unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A was lackluster. The Indian batter managed just four runs in his two innings, with his second dismissal coming in an unusual and unfortunate manner. In the first innings, Rahul failed to contribute as India A were bowled out for 113. New Zealand A then amassed 317 runs to establish a 204-run lead.

India A needed Rahul to perform in the second innings, but he was unable to make an impact again. He scored just four runs off 15 balls and was eventually dismissed in an odd hit-wicket dismissal. Facing Fraser Sheat, Rahul tried to play a delivery outside the off stump. Instead of playing the ball, he attempted to stop it with his bat, which led to him inadvertently striking the off stump while trying to protect the wicket.

Despite the ball not hitting the stumps, the replays showed that Rahul had dislodged the wickets, and he was given out hit-wicket.

The right-handed batter departed the field visibly frustrated after being dismissed for the second time in the match. The dismissal added to India's problems as they struggled to recover from the 204-run deficit. Rahul's first-innings dismissal was equally disappointing, as he was bowled by Sheat for a duck after facing eight balls in the first innings.

India A's batting line-up then crumbled, with the team managing a paltry 113 runs in response to New Zealand A's impressive 317-run total. The series between India A and New Zealand A consists of three unofficial Tests, with the second match scheduled for October 31 and the final game on November 7. Following the unofficial Test series, the senior Indian team will face New Zealand in a two-match Test series, starting in Wellington on November 19 and in Christchurch on November 27.