Yashasvi Jaiswal run out following bizarre mix-up with KL Rahul in Galle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
In the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15, Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out in an unusual incident involving KL Rahul. The dismissal occurred after both players miscommunicated during a single attempt, resulting in Jaiswal being stranded at the non-striker's end. Jaiswal scored 32 runs off 37 balls before the bizarre run-out, which marked the third time he has been dismissed this way in Test cricket. The match is significant as it is India's 600th Test and is being played on the country's 80th Independence Day, with crucial World Test Championship points at stake.
- •Jaiswal was run out after a mix-up with Rahul.
- •The incident occurred during India's 600th Test in Galle.
- •Jaiswal scored 32 runs with five boundaries.
- •Both teams are competing for World Test Championship points.
- •Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat.
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — Chaos in Galle! Yashasvi Jaiswal's bizarre run-out leaves KL Rahul and India stunned - Watch
"During India's prestigious 600th Test match, Yashasvi Jaiswal faced a comical run-out involving KL Rahul. A chaotic mix-up left both players at the same crease after an unexpected collision. As Jaiswal tried to backtrack, Rahul mistakenly saw this as a cue to advance. This quirky moment occurred while both were vying for essential points in the World Test Championship.
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