The roar of the crowd at the World Cup match between India and Bangladesh in Pune was almost deafening, and for good reason. As Bangladesh opted to bat, they began their innings with a promising start. But in the 15th over, Kuldeep Yadav delivered the much-needed breakthrough, dismissing half-centurion Tanzid Hasan, putting India back on track.
Najmul Hossain Shanto, standing in as Bangladesh’s captain, couldn’t hold his ground for long, falling to Mohammed Siraj’s fiery pace. It was Siraj’s cross-seamed delivery, a consistent weapon in this World Cup, that did the trick. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, with the hope of guiding the ball for an easy boundary, inadvertently got an edge off his bat, and that’s when KL Rahul showcased his exceptional skills.
KL Rahul, the wicketkeeper-batter, demonstrated incredible agility and athleticism as he dived swiftly to his left, securing an outstanding one-handed catch. This crucial breakthrough left cricket enthusiasts awestruck and Bangladesh reeling at three wickets down.
KL Rahul’s prowess hasn’t been limited to his wicketkeeping abilities; he has also played a pivotal role with the bat in the World Cup. However, India did face a significant setback early in the game when all-rounder Hardik Pandya suffered an ankle injury during the ninth over. Pandya’s injury occurred while attempting to stop a straight drive from Litton Das off his own bowling. An official update from the BCCI suggests that Hardik Pandya is unlikely to participate further in the match against Bangladesh, leaving India to regroup and adapt to the challenge.
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