Updated October 19th, 2023 at 19:36 IST

Totally Viral/ WATCH: KL Rahul's pulls off a 'Superman' catch during India vs Bangladesh match, BAN batsman stunned

Team India wicket keeper KL Rahul took a one handed scremer during the IND vs BAN CWC 2023 match to remove Bangladeshi batsman Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

Reported by: Saksham Nagar
KL Rahul takes a stunning catch in IND vs BAN match | Image:AP
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IND vs BAN: Team India displayed a tremendous comeback during the IND vs BAN ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match and removed four Bangladeshi batsmen quickly after a 93-run partnership by the openers Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das. Team India wicketkeeper KL Rahul took a blinder of a catch while diving to his left on the bowing of Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj to remove Bangladeshi batter Mehidy Hasan Miraz. 

3 things you need to know 

  • Bangladesh has never beaten Team India in the ODI World Cup since 2007
  • The Bangladeshi team has won three matches from the last four ODIs against India 
  • Team India is currently placed in the second spot in the ODI World Cup 2023 points table 

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It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it is KL Rahul

The Bangladesh cricket team while batting first started well during the IND vs BAN CWC 2023 match and didn't lose any wickets for the first 93 runs. However, it didn't take much time for the Indian bowlers to come back and it was Kuldeep Yadav started the proceedings by removing Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan. Bangladesh lost three quick wickets after the departure of Tanzid and from 93/1 they slumped down to 138/4. The dismissal of Mehidy Hasan Miraz was very special as it was Indian wicketkeeper KL Rahul's brilliance which earned the team Miraz's wicket. 

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During the 25th over of the match, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj bowled a short ball which went on to take the edge of Mehidy's bat while he was trying to glance it towards the fine leg region. It was KL Rahul who dived to his left and took a one-handed blinder. 

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Team India aims to continue winning momentum against Bangladesh 

The Indian cricket team has played well during the ODI World Cup 2023 till now and has won the first three games convincingly. Team India will look forward to continuing the same momentum against Bangladesh and winning yet another match in the tournament. Bangladesh on the other hand is playing without skipper Shakib Al Hasan and has looked off-colour in the previous two games of the competition. 

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Published October 19th, 2023 at 17:38 IST