ODI World Cup 2023: KL Rahul picked as best fielder of the game after resounding win against Pakistan

Game 12 of the ODI World Cup 2023 featured a clash between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, October 14. The much-anticipated clash ended in a defeat for Pakistan and ecstasy for the Indian team.

The Indian team put forth a sensational performance in every department, whether that’d be with the ball, the bat, or in the field. An all-round performance helped them register their third consecutive win of the tournament.

Furthermore, owing to the brilliant showing, ace Indian batter and wicketkeeper KL Rahul was handed the award of the best fielder of the game in the presentation ceremony of the Indian dressing room. In a video shared by the official account of the Indian cricket team on their Instagram handle, fielding coach T. Dilip was seen announcing the winner.

In the video, all-rounder Shardul Thakur is seen handing the medal to KL Rahul as the rest of the Indian contingent cheered him on. The first recipient of the medal was star batter Virat Kohli, who earned his medal after an exceptional performance in the field against Australia in Chennai on October 8.

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Rohit Sharma’s masterclass helps India defeat Pakistan

Talking of the game, the clash between India and Pakistan began with Pakistan coming in to bat first, and after the top-order’s good knocks, the middle-order succumbed to the brilliance of the Indian bowling attack. Babar Azam was the highest run-getter with 50 runs to his name as Pakistan were bundled out for just 191 runs.

Aiming to chase down the target, team India got off to a thunderous start as skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front. Scoring 86 runs in 63 deliveries, Rohit’s knock was crucial to India winning the game. Furthermore, Shreyas Iyer scored 53* runs in 62 deliveries, with KL Rahul adding 19* runs to the board as India won the game by seven wickets.