Eng vs Ind (Watch): KL Rahul becomes victim of unfortunate dismissal on the first day of the oval test
During the long-awaited fifth final test England and India It began on Thursday in an oval shape in London. British Captain Ben StokesThose who were excluded from this test due to shoulder injuries were replaced at the helm. Ollie Pope. The Pope, who won the toss, chose to bowl first under conditions favorable to the seafarers, and the decision immediately paid a dividend. England’s paced attacks hit early, dismissing two Indian batters within the first 15.1 overs, putting visitors under pressure from the start.
Unfortunate dismissal in KL Rahul’s Oval test
KL was satisfiedhe looked solid, decided against the new ball and suffered a heartbreaking fire. surface Chris WalksRahul encountered a lengthy back and climbed unexpectedly. Trying to cut the ball, he rushed him into a stroke because it got too close to his body. The outcome was disastrous – Laral put it back into his stump and finished what was a promising inning too quickly. His firing was a major blow to India, especially considering the lost early wickets.
Here’s the video:
Chris is on a strike! 🔥
KL Rahul chops and leaves at age 14.
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Rahul’s wickets once again highlighted the fascinating battle between him and Chris Woakes in this series. Their number so far:
- inning: 9
- The ball turned to:255
- Run scored:141
- Dismissal: 3
- average:47
- False shot rate:14.5%
While Rahul has shown most of his patience and skill with Woakes, British seafarers have given him a final laugh at multiple occasions, including this important breakthrough in the oval shape.
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Series Status: Must-see Clash in India
England led the 5-match series 2-1, giving them the advantage to be in the decider. Winning in this test will ensure the hosts’ series victory, but India will have no choice but to fight back with victory to level the series. High interests, British captain changes and early drama on the first day have set this test for a fascinating finish.