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Cricket is often a game of incredible moments, and coincidences are rare yet fascinating occurrences. One such remarkable co-incidence took place on Friday, February 9, as Kane Williamson and KL Rahul, two prominent modern-day batters, were both dismissed off no-balls on the same day in separate Test matches. The eerie sim🐠ilarity caught the att🐻ention of fans and pundits alike, showcasing cricket’s unpredictable nature.
Kane Williamson and KL Rahul’s no-ball escapes
In two different corners of the cricketing world, Wellington and Adelaide, a bizarre sequence of events unfolded. New Zealand’s Williamson and India’s Rahul were both dismissed but survived due to no-balls, leaving their opponents rueing missed opportunities.
Williamson’s No-Ball dismissal
At the Basin Reserve in Wellington during Day 1 of the second Test between New Zealand and England, Brydon Carse thought he had delivered the perfect delivery. In the 13th over, Carse bowled a length ball around the off-stump that squared up Williamson, rattling the top of off-pole. However, replays revealed Carse had overstepped, sparing Williamson’s wicket. The New Zealand captain’s reprieve highlighted the importance of discipline in the bowler’s approach.
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Rahul’s No-Ball respite
A similar scenario played out at the Adelaide Oval in the Pink Ball Test between India and Australia. On the first ball of the 7th over, Scott Boland delivered a back-of-a-length delivery that nibbled away from Rahul, enticing him to edge it to the keeper. Rahul began to walk off but was called back as Boland had overstepped. Interestingly, th🐠ere was no spike on the Snicko, but the no-ball꧂ saved Rahul, echoing the earlier incident with Williamson.
Ian Bishop points out the co-incidence
The unusual occurrence was first noticed and highlighted by former West Indies cricketer and commentator Ian Bishop. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he remarked, “Can’t believe that Kane Williamson gets bowled off a Brydon Carse no-ball. 15 minutes later across Oceania, KL Rahul gets caught behind off a Scott Boland no-ball.” His observation added to the buzz around this extraordinary day in crick🐈et history.
Can’t believe that Kane Williamson gets bowled o🗹ff a Brydon Carse no-ball. 15 minutes later across Oceana, KL Rahul gets caught behind off a Scott Boland no-ball.🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
