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KL Rahul's Two Failures Spark India A's Batting Collapse in Unofficial Test
WHY IT MATTERS
Rahul’s poor showing may prompt selectors to reconsider his role in the national side, while India A’s collapse signals a need to strengthen the batting order before the next official Test series.
What happened
In the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A, India A’s star batsman KL Rahul managed only four runs across both innings. He was dismissed for a duck in the first innings after edging a ball to the wicketkeeper, and in the second innings he fell hit‑wicket when his bat accidentally struck the stumps.
Rahul’s two failures were a key factor in India A’s batting collapse, leaving the team unable to post a competitive total.
The match, played as a preparatory fixture, highlighted the pressure on India’s top order and underscored the need for stability in the lineup ahead of the upcoming official series.
PRIMARY SOURCES
KL Rahul's horror show: Duck followed by bizarre hit-wicket dismissal
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