New Delhi: Following Indias thrilling semifinal game against Australia a spectator managed to breach security and entered the Dubai International Stadium. The fan went on to hug Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul after he secured the victory with a significant six off Glenn Maxwell in the second-to-last over. Rahul contributed a commendable 42 runs off 34 balls and formed crucial partnerships with Virat Kohli who scored a half-century and Hardik Pandya helping India clinch the win. KL Rahul entered the batting order at number six after the dismissal of Axar Patel with the score at 178-4 in the 35th over. He contributed a commendable 42 not out off 34 deliveries hitting two fours and two sixes while supporting Virat Kohli who scored 84 runs off 98 balls and Hardik Pandya who added 28 off 24 balls. Rahuls performance included a significant six off Glenn Maxwell helping India secure a 4-wicket win. The redemption of KL Rahul🔥 He deserves the equal amount of respect and admiration that he got hate and disrespect for WC Final pic.twitter.com/85BNzLppYk — Bruce Wayne (@_Bruce__007) March 4 2025 For many Indian supporters the pain of November 19 2023 may have eased slightly on Tuesday as the Indian cricket team triumphed over Australia in the semi-final of the 2025 Champions Trophy. Although the memories of the World Cup final might still linger India achieved a significant victory against Australia in an ICC one-day international tournament for the first time in 14 years. Virat Kohli who scored a commendable 84 runs fell short of a century but by the time he was dismissed in the 43rd over the outcome of the match was largely determined. Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul remained composed leading India to complete the chase with 11 balls to spare. India achieved a historic victory over Australia marking the most successful run chase in ICC tournament knockout match history. KL Rahul sealed the win with a six symbolizing his personal redemption. This victory marks Indias third consecutive appearance in the finals following their Champions Trophy win in 2013 and a loss in the 2017 final. With this win India continues its streak in ICC white-ball competitions having previously finished as runners-up in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup.