KL Rahul Wins Fielder of the Match as India Triumphs Over Bangladesh
KL Rahul earned the “Fielder of the Match” medal after India's six-wicket win against Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener. India restricted Bangladesh to 228, with Mohammed Shami claiming a fifer, Harshit Rana taking 3 wickets, and Axar Patel 2. Shubman Gill anchored the chase with a century, while KL Rahul scored 41 runs to seal the victory.
For the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025, India defeated Bangladesh by six wickets on February 20. KL Rahul was awarded the “Fielder of the Match” medal, handed over by Ravindra Jadeja, for his sharp work behind the stumps. The competition for the medal included Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Rahul, continuing the tradition from the 2023 ODI World Cup.
India dominated the first innings, reducing Bangladesh to 228 runs in 49.4 overs. Mohammed Shami, returning to an ICC event, claimed a five-wicket haul, while Harshit Rana took 3 wickets and Axar Patel grabbed 2. Patel narrowly missed a hat-trick after Rohit Sharma dropped a catch in the slips.
Chasing 229, India got off to a solid start despite Rohit Sharma falling for 41 and Virat Kohli for 22. Shubman Gill anchored the chase with a brilliant century, staying unbeaten till the end. KL Rahul supported him with 41 runs, ensuring India’s comfortable victory. Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel contributed 15 and 8 runs, respectively. This strong start gives India momentum as they progress further into the tournament.
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