• KL Rahul cried in pain after being hit on his groin.

  • West Indies set India a target of 121 runs in the second Test at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.

IND vs WI [WATCH]: KL Rahul suffers painful groin blow, physio rushes to aid as fans hold their breath
KL Rahul suffers painful groin blow, physio rushes to aid as fans hold their breath (PC: X.com)

A dramatic and tense moment captured the attention of cricket fans on Day 4 of the India vs West Indies second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, as Indian batter KL Rahul endured a sharp blow to his groin, pausing play and highlighting the physical demands of the longest format.

KL Rahul cries in pain during India’s run chase

The incident occurred during India’s low-pressure chase, with the hosts needing 121 for victory after dismissing West Indies earlier in the day. Facing Jayden Seales’ probing seam, KL Rahul missed a sharply rising ball that struck him directly in the groin – a region partially protected but still highly sensitive. The contact was immediately agonizing, with Rahul dropping his bat and falling to his knees in obvious discomfort. His guttural cry and visible pain sent a wave of concern through teammates, opponents, and the crowd.​

India, who lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early in the chase, watched as one of their most experienced batters clutched at his protective gear, remaining grounded for several moments. The umpires quickly signaled to the Indian medical team, and head physio Kamlesh Jain ran out to the middle, medical kit in hand.​

The physio provided prompt treatment on the field, applying a pain-relief spray and engaging in a short assessment to determine whether Rahul could continue. Spectators were silent with concern, while social media immediately lit up with video replays and messages of support for Rahul. Fortunately, after several minutes of care and composure, the batter – still grimacing – stood up, checked his abdominal guard, and signaled that he was fit to continue the innings.​

Here’s the video:

Rahul’s grit was evident as he resumed batting, joining Sai Sudharsan in the middle to continue India’s pursuit. The crowd in Delhi and viewers nationwide saluted both the physio staff’s decisive intervention and Rahul’s toughness, with the dramatic pause turning into a rallying point for India’s march toward a 2-0 series result.​

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India cruise towards victory on despite scare

With Rahul back on his feet and settling at the crease, India closed in on their target by the end of Day 4. While the hosts remained favourites to wrap up a comfortable win and series sweep, Rahul’s episode stood out as proof of both the risks and unspoken heroics that define Test match cricket.

Brief Scores: India 518-5 d (Yashasvi Jaiswal 175, Shubman Gill 129*, Sai Sudharsan 87; Jomel Warrican 3/98) & 63/1 trail West Indies 248 (Alick Athinaze 41, Shai Hope 36, Tagnarine Chanderpaul 34 ) & 390 (f/o) (John Campbell 113, Shai Hope 103, Justin Greaves 50; Jasprit Bumrah 3/44, Kuldeep Yadav 3-104) by 58 runs.

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