Indian batsman KL Rahul surprised everyone in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy final when he suddenly started bowling on the last day of the match between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka in Hubli.
KL Rahul became the bowler in Ranji Trophy final
KL Rahul is primarily known for his excellent batting, but he picked up the ball after 80 overs and tried his hand at first-class cricket for the first time in more than 10 years. This step was taken when Karnataka was already under immense pressure in the title match.
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Jammu and Kashmir had complete control of the game and were batting with confidence. Karnataka bowlers struggled badly as Jammu and Kashmir have already taken a 540+ run lead in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final in Hubli.
With the match already out of control and options running out, Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal tried something different and handed the ball to Rahul to try his luck.
– Drizzyat12Kennyat8 (@45kennyat7PM) 28 February 2026
The joy for the home fans is that KL Rahul has been called upon to bat after 80 overs on the final day. Bowling in first-class cricket for the first time in 10 years. #RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/PmROnOWnWo
– Lalit Kalidas (@lal__kal) 28 February 2026
to be continued…
