In a thrilling display of athleticism during the ongoing first Test match between India and Bangladesh, senior Indian player KL Rahul took a stunning catch to dismiss veteran Bangladeshi batter Mushfiqur Rahim. The remarkable moment occurred on the fourth ball of the 34th over, as Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin spun his magic to trap the experienced batter.
A Moment of Brilliance
As Ashwin delivered the ball, he lured Mushfiqur into attempting a big shot, tossing it up outside off-stump. The veteran batter danced down the pitch, aiming to attack Ashwin, but misjudged his shot and sent a mistimed drive toward mid-off. In a breathtaking moment, Rahul dove forward and managed to catch the ball with his fingers underneath it, despite it dying on him as he reached low to his right.
The umpires referred the catch upstairs for confirmation, and multiple replays validated that Rahul had indeed caught it cleanly. This dismissal marked a significant moment in the match, as it was Ashwin’s third wicket, reducing Bangladesh’s score to 146 for 4. It also highlighted Rahul’s exceptional fielding prowess and quick reflexes.
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Ashwin’s Dominance
Ravichandran Ashwin has been in phenomenal form throughout this match. Earlier in the innings, he had already claimed two wickets before dismissing Mushfiqur Rahim for the fifth time in Test cricket. Moreover, Ashwin also scored a century in the first innings to take India to a total of 376 runs from a point where they were reeling at 144 for 6.
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Before this dismissal, India had declared their innings at 287 for 4, thanks to centuries from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant. With Bangladesh needing 515 runs to win, they started their chase positively but faced challenges as India’s bowlers tightened their grip on the game.
Bangladesh’s Struggles
Bangladesh began their innings with a solid opening partnership of 62 runs between Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam. However, after Jasprit Bumrah provided India with an early breakthrough by dismissing Zakir Hasan, it was Ashwin who took charge. He first trapped Shadman Islam off the back foot, leading to a catch by Gill before cleaning up Mominul Haque shortly after.
Despite some initial resistance, Bangladesh struggled against India’s bowling attack, which has been relentless throughout the match. The team found itself in a challenging position as they sought to chase down India’s total.
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