Mother of chance! Kane Williamson and KL Rahul escape dismissals for No-Balls on same day in Wellington and Adelaide Tests

Cricket is often a game of incredible moments, and coincidences are rare but fascinating occurrences. One such remarkable coincidence occurred on Friday, February 9, when Kane Williamson And KL Rahultwo eminent modern-day batters, were both dismissed without a ball on the same day in separate Test matches. The uncanny similarity caught the attention of fans and pundits alike, showcasing the unpredictable nature of cricket.

Kane Williamson and KL Rahul's off-ball escapes

In two different corners of the cricketing world, Wellington and Adelaide, a strange sequence of events unfolded. New Zealand's Williamson and India's Rahul were both sent off but survived due to lack of the ball, leaving their opponents lamenting missed chances.

Williamson's no-ball dismissal

At the Basin Reserve in Wellington on the first day of the second Test between New Zealand and England, Brydon Carse thought he delivered the perfect delivery. In the 13th over, Carse delivered a long ball around off stump that squared Williamson, rattling the top of the post. However, replays revealed that Carse had overstepped, sparing Williamson's wicket. The reprieve given to the New Zealand captain underlined the importance of discipline in the bowler's approach.

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Rahul's ball-free respite

A similar scenario played out at the Adelaide Oval during the Pink ball Test between India and Australia. On the first ball of the 7th over, Scott Boland delivered a back length delivery which nibbled at Rahul, prompting him to head it towards the keeper. Rahul started to walk away but was called back as Boland had crossed the line. Interestingly, there was no spike on the Snicko, but the off-ball saved Rahul, echoing the earlier incident with Williamson.

Ian Bishop points out the coincidence

This unusual occurrence was first noticed and highlighted by a former West Indies cricketer and commentator. Ian Bishop. Speaking to X (formerly Twitter), he remarked: “I can't believe Kane Williamson got out on a Brydon Carse no-ball. 15 minutes later across Oceania, KL Rahul was caught behind on a no-ball from Scott Boland. His sighting added to the buzz around this extraordinary day in cricket history.

I can't believe Kane Williamson got knocked out by a Brydon Carse no-ball. 15 minutes later across Oceana, KL Rahul was caught behind a no-ball from Scott Boland.

– Ian Raphaël Bishop (@irbishi) December 6, 2024

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