Watch: KL Rahul finishes off CT 2025 semi-final with huge six before wild fan invasion, Rohit-Kohli delighted
Published - 04 Mar 2025, 10:14 PM | Updated - 04 Mar 2025, 10:45 PM
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India National Cricket Team batter KL Rahul came up with the match-winning hand for his team in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Australia National Cricket Team. The match between the teams took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (4th March).
KL Rahul walked out to bat when the India India National Cricket Team was under a bit of pressure. However, the batter came out all guns blazing and played a fantastic hand for his team as he took attack to the Australia National Cricket Team bowlers, putting pressure back on the opposition.
KL Rahul took all the pressure off Virat Kohli
KL Rahul, who often has been criticized a lot for batting slowly, played some magnificent shots in his innings and completely took all the pressure off Virat Kohli, who scored 84 runs. The right-hander looked settled right from the ball 1 and ensured he stayed there till the end.
KL Rahul finished the innings on high for his team as he hit a massive six to take his team to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It came against Glenn Maxwell, who bowled a full delivery, and the batter danced down the track and got close to the pitch of the ball.
He got the proper connection and slammed a massive six-over-wide long-on. With his six, the entire Indian dressing room was elated as they were celebrated aggressively. There were also big smiles on the faces of Kohli and Rohit, who exchanged a hug as well.
But what caught the attention of many was the fan, who after the six of KL Rahul, breached the security and rushed into the ground to hug the India National Cricket Team batter.
Watch: KL Rahul takes India to final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a massive six, fan comes to hug him
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— Drizzyat12Kennyat8 (@45kennyat7PM) March 4, 2025
KL RAHUL FINISHES OFF IN STYLE!!!!! 🇮🇳
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 4, 2025
What a moment, what a win as #TeamIndia qualify for the #ChampionsTrophy final for the 5th time! 👏#ChampionsTrophyOnJioStar FINAL 👉 SUN, 9th March, 1:30 PM on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 2 & Sports18-1!
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KL Rahul played an unbeaten innings of 42 runs off 32 balls
KL Rahul played an unbeaten innings of 42 runs off 32 balls. He batted with a strike rate of over 124, slamming 2 fours and 2 sixes in his innings. With his knock, India National Cricket Team chased the target with four wickets in hand and booked their berth in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The hero of the innings for the India National Cricket Team was Virat Kohli. The premier batter played a brilliant innings of 84 runs off 98. He was well supported by Shreyas Iyer (45) and Axar Patel (27) as the Rohit Sharma-led side looked in complete control of the chase.
India National Cricket Team will be taking on winners of South Africa vs New Zealand in the final. The summit clash is scheduled to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (9th March).
Also read: Watch: Shreyas Iyer hits bullseye with rocket throw to dismiss Alex Carey in CT 2025 semi-final
