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Yashasvi Jaiswal Run Out in IND vs SL 1st Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal dismissed after mix-up with KL Rahul. India batting first in Galle.

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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sat, 15 August 2026 at 11:43 am
Yashasvi Jaiswal Run Out in IND vs SL 1st Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed in a bizarre manner during India's 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

The incident occurred in the 11th over when KL Rahul pushed a delivery outside off towards the right of the bowler and initially set off for a run before hesitating.

At the other end, Jaiswal stumbled after colliding with the diving bowler, leaving both batters stranded at the same end. This allowed Sri Lanka to complete the run-out, with Jayasuriya quickly swooping on the ball and throwing it to wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella.

Jaiswal was unable to make his ground and walked back after scoring 32 off 37 balls, with his innings including five fours and no sixes.

The dismissal was an unfortunate end to Jaiswal's stay at the crease and a moment that gave Sri Lanka a valuable boost.

India had opted to bat first after captain Shubman Gill won the toss in Galle. The openers, Jaiswal and KL Rahul, got the visitors off to a fine start on a good batting wicket before the confusion ended Jaiswal's stay at the crease.

This incident is not the first time a run-out has occurred due to a mix-up between Indian batters. In June, a similar kind of run out happened when Gill was obstructed by the bowler.

The dismissal of Jaiswal handed Sri Lanka a wicket and a boost after a chaotic passage of play.

The Indian team is looking to make a strong start in the series, and the loss of Jaiswal's wicket was a setback. However, the team is still in a good position, and the remaining batters will look to capitalize on the start provided by the openers.

The match is being played in Galle, and the Indian team had hoisted the tricolor ahead of the 1st Test to mark Independence Day.

The series is an important one for both teams, and the outcome will have a significant impact on their standings in the Test rankings.

In conclusion, the dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal was a bizarre incident that handed Sri Lanka a valuable boost. However, the Indian team is still in a good position, and the remaining batters will look to capitalize on the start provided by the openers.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Yashasvi Jaiswal in the 1st Test against Sri Lanka?

Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed after a mix-up with KL Rahul, resulting in a run-out.

How many runs did Yashasvi Jaiswal score before being dismissed?

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 32 runs off 37 balls before being dismissed.

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