Star India batter KL Rahul’s kind gesture towards a pitch-invading fan has been winning hearts on social media. Rahul took India over the line in the all-important semi-final against Australia with his match-winning innings of 42* (34) with the help of two fours and as many sixes. The right-handed batter finished the match in style as he danced down the track against Glenn Maxwell and smashed him for a maximum over long-on.

After his match-winning shot, Rahul shouted in celebration and shook hands with the Australian team. While the Australian players congratulated Rahul, a fan came running on the pitch and hugged the India batter. Rahul also welcomed him with open arms and hugged him.

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However, the fan didn’t let go of him, which concerned the Australia players, but Rahul kept calm and didn’t lose his composure. The fan was eventually taken away by the security, but Rahul’s calm demeanour was loved by fans worldwide.

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I was the second time in the tournament that Rahul completed a chase with a six as earlier during India’s opening game against Bangladesh. The right-handed batter played a brilliant knock of 41* (47) to help India chase down 229 in 46.3 overs.

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Meanwhile, coming back to the semi-final against Australia, India chased down the target of 265 in 48.1 overs to qualify for their third successive final of the Champions Trophy. Virat Kohli was adjudged Player of the Match for his innings of 84 (98) while Shreyas Iyer (45 off 62) and KL Rahul also played handy knocks.

India are on an unbeaten run in the tournament and will be eager to continue it heading into the final, scheduled to be played on March 9. India will take on the winner of the second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa.