On Thursday, October 14, Indian wicketkeeper KL Rahul demonstrated his exceptional skill with the gloves once again by plucking a one-handed stunner to dismiss Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan in Pune.
Mohammed Siraj was brought back into the assault in order to get a break, and that’s precisely what occurred, with Mehidy attempting to fight off a delivery down the leg side. The hitter could only glove it, and as it appeared to be on its way to the boundary, KL Rahul dived to his left and made a spectacular catch with his outstretched left hand.
After collecting the catch, KL Rahul was obviously overjoyed, and he was surrounded by Indian fielders who recognized it was critical to keep chipping away at wickets.
Here’s a video of the incredible catch:
KL Rahul Impresses with His Wicketkeeping Abilities Since His Comeback
As KL Rahul returned to the Indian squad after a long-term thigh injury, there were understandably some concerns about his wicketkeeping. When KL Rahul was a member of the XI, it was critical for the team’s balance that he maintain wickets.
Rahul has been nothing short of phenomenal since making his comeback in the Asia Cup Super Fours game against Pakistan. He has several amazing catches and stumpings to his credit. He’s also been quite vocal on the stump mic, always talking to the spinners and assisting them in finding the appropriate line and length.
After allowing 93 runs for the first wicket, India had battled their way back into the game against Bangladesh. Kuldeep Yadav caught Tanzid Tamim in front, while Ravindra Jadeja dismissed stand-in skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto with a similar result.
Mehidy was removed following Rahul’s catch, and the biggest blow to Bangladesh came when set hitter Liton Das was bowled after a chip shot soared right into the clutches of the long-off fielder. With Shakib Al Hasan out, Bangladesh will rely on their lower middle order to get them to a fighting total.