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India wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul clinched the Indian Cricket team's behind-the-scenes 'Impact Fielder' Award for the Champions Trophy 2025 opener clash against Bangladesh. KL Rahul picked up three brilliant catches while keeping wickets against Bangladesh at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. The star batter dethroned Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill for the iconic medal.
KL Rahul also stitched a partnership alongside Shubman Gill when India lost three wickets in quick succession. He played an unbeaten knock of 41 of 47 and smashed the match-winning six.
BCCI took their Social media to announce the winner of the 'Impact Fielder' Award in Dubai. Here is the clip.
"I think fielding in Dubai isn't straightforward. I think if you look at the dome lights out there, catching becomes a little tricky. He takes every game as an opportunity to learn and respond. All I would see is next game we come back more stronger, what we learn out of the field on this tour. Coming to the contenders, I think someone who's been really shown that he does what he does all the time. Going into his positions, grabbing every opportunity when it comes his way, none other than Virat Kohli" said fielding coach T Dilip.
"I think he's been very consistent behind the stumps. It's never easy because with the new ball diving on the leg side, not only this game, he's been really doing well, taking those catches at important things at a point. KL Rahul. Our Contender number two. We always talk about catches and with Swami bowling at a brilliant spell, taking that one going away and taking it towards his right side, Shubham Gill, fantastic on that. And today's winner would be, I request our live wire in the team Mr. Jadeja to present a medal. And the winner would be everyone has to come here and see this. And the winner is... Cheers guys, thank you" added India coach.
Rohit Sharma-led side won their Champions Trophy 2025 opener clash against Bangladesh by six wickets. The Men in Blue will now face Pakistan for the high-voltage clash of the mega event which will be played at the same venue on February 23.
