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Rahul's Stumps Tumble in Unusual India-A vs New Zealand A Encounter
In an odd moment during the India-A and New Zealand A unofficial Test series, batsman K L Rahul accidentally dislodged his own stumps. The incident occurred during the second match of the three-Test series scheduled through early November.
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India-A's K L Rahul was involved in an unusual dismissal during the second unofficial Test match against New Zealand A, when he inadvertently knocked over his own stumps during play.
The incident highlighted an unexpected moment in the ongoing three-match unofficial Test series between the two sides. The second Test commenced on October 31, with the third match scheduled to begin on November 7.
Following the completion of the India-A series, the Indian senior team will embark on a two-Test tour of New Zealand. The first Test is scheduled for November 19 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, while the second Test will take place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch from November 27.
The India-A series serves as important preparation for the senior squad ahead of the bilateral Test engagement against New Zealand. Both teams are using the unofficial matches to assess form and conditions before the official Test series commences.