India's KL Rahul, left, and batting partner Washington Sundar touch gloves during the first One Day International cricket match between India and New Zealand in Vadodara, India, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. AP
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Firstpost12-01-2026, 13:04

KL Rahul Unaware of Sundar's Injury, Reveals Post-Match Shock

  • KL Rahul steered India to a 301-run target against New Zealand in the opening ODI, finishing the match with a flurry of boundaries.
  • Rahul was joined by Washington Sundar, who was injured during India's bowling, with 22 runs needed from 22 balls.
  • Rahul revealed at the post-match presentation that he was unaware of the extent of Sundar's injury, specifically that he couldn't run.
  • Despite Sundar's inability to run, the duo managed to exchange strikes, with Rahul ultimately finishing the chase.
  • India captain Shubman Gill confirmed Sundar will undergo scans to determine the extent of his injury.

Why It Matters: KL Rahul successfully chased a target despite being unaware of Washington Sundar's injury limitations.

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