Karun Nair three-ball duck drama unfolded in Delhi’s latest IPL clash against Rajasthan Royals, and it wasn’t pretty. After smashing a brilliant 89 off 40 balls in his IPL comeback against Mumbai Indians, hopes were high. The veteran batter was eager to impress again and make his case for the England tour. However, Karun Nair three-ball duck disaster struck early, cutting short his innings and raising eyebrows across the Cricket Army.
It all went downhill in the fourth over. Abhishek Porel pulled a length delivery from Sandeep Sharma, but only managed an inside edge. The ball trickled to point. Porel called for a quick single but changed his mind halfway—leaving Nair stranded mid-pitch.
Dhruv Jurel scooped up the ball and tossed it to Sandeep Sharma, who calmly returned it to the stumps. A third umpire referral confirmed the worst—Nair was inches short. Cameras later caught him fuming, nearly punching the air in frustration inside the dressing room.
Delhi’s momentum stalls
Delhi had a dream start to the season with four straight wins. But their party was spoiled by Mumbai, and the Rajasthan game didn’t help either.
Rajasthan’s season struggles
The Royals, meanwhile, are still finding rhythm. With just two wins from six games, they’re desperate to turn things around. Their back-to-back losses to RCB and Gujarat only add pressure.
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