Published 10:02 IST, November 4th 2022

'My throw made us believe...': KL Rahul reviews turning point of India vs Bangladesh match

KL Rahul announced his return to form with a smashing half-century, but it was his run-out that allowed India to make a strong comeback in the match.

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In a must-win match at elaide Oval on Wednesday, Team India turned tables on Banglesh to register a narrow 5-run win under Duckworth Lewis (DLS) method. Banglesh looked in a strong position during run chase thanks to an explosive inning from Litton Das at top. momentum of match shifted after rain break with Das getting run out to KL Rahul's direct hit. team opener during an interview reflected on game-changing moment of match.

T20 World Cup: KL Rahul talks about tense India vs Banglesh match

Team India vice-captain h a poor T20 World Cup with bat until India vs Banglesh match. He anunced his return to form with a smashing half-century, but it was KL Rahul's run-out that allowed India to make a strong comeback in match. Bowling eighth over, R Ashwin conceded a single on first ball of eighth over, which brought Shanto to strike. 

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While Shanto tucked ball into deep midwicket by stepping out, ball ended up finding KL Rahul, who pulled off an electrifying effort to run out half-centurion Litton Das with a direct hit. Rahul moved towards his right and fired an impressive throw on bounce to hit bull's eye. In a video posted by Board of Control for Cricket in India, KL Rahul spoke to Yuzvendra Chahal about run out which me India believe that y could win. He said, "In second ball of over, run out happened and after break, we were all charged up that we want to win game. I was lucky that my throw hit target and re was more belief that we could win game".

KL Rahul reveals conversation with Virat Kohli ahe of IND vs BAN match

Due to rain in elaide, Team India was forced to have an indoor practice session. A video from training session went viral in which Virat Kohli was seen offering some vice to KL Rahul as he struggled with his form. During IND vs BAN match post-match conference, Rahul also spoke about quality time spent with Virat Kohli on eve of match during an indoor training session.

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When asked to shed some light on kind of conversations he h with former Team India skipper, Rahul said “We spoke about mindset and how we have been coming to Australia for some years to play different formats but wickets this time have been very challenging. He (Kohli) has been getting runs and that means he has been doing something right. So I wanted to kw what are things that he is doing.” 

09:59 IST, November 4th 2022