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List of India batters to be dismissed on first ball of a Test match
These are the Indian batters, who faced a horrific start in some particular Test matches and were dismissed on the very first ball
Last Updated on - December 6, 2024 5:36 PM IST
Jaiswal batting during a Test match
1. Sunil Gavaskar
The legendary India batter has been dismissed a total of 3 times on the first ball of a Test match. Gavaskar was first dismissed on the first ball in 1974 against England. The second time this happened was in 1983 against West Indies and the third occasion came against Pakistan in 1987.
2. Sudhir Naik
The former India batter was dismissed on the first ball during a Test match against West Indies in 1974. His wicket was taken by legendary pacer Andy Roberts.
3. WV Raman
The former India batter was dismissed on the first ball of a Test match against New Zealand in 1990. Raman’s wicket was taken by legendary all-rounder Richard Hadlee.
4. Shiv Sundar Das
The former India batter was dismissed on the first ball of a Test match against West Indies back in 1990. Das’ wicket was taken by pacer Mervon Dillon.
5. Wasim Jaffer
The former India batter was dismissed on the first ball of a Test match against Bangladesh in 2007. Jaffer’s wicket was taken by pacer Mashrafe Mortaza.
6. KL Rahul
The India batter was dismissed on the first ball of a Test match against Sri Lanka in 2017. Rahul’s wicket was taken by pacer Suranga Lakmal.
7. Yashasvi Jaiswal
The Indian opener was dismissed on the first ball of the second Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar series against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. Jaiswal’s wicket was taken by pacer Mitchell Starc.