KL Rahul consoled an emotional Indian fan who breached security in Dubai and ran onto the field to hug the Indian batter. The touching moment unfolded moments after India's 4-wicket win in the Champions Trophy semi-final, where Rahul hit the winning shot. Rahul, who smashed an unbeaten 42 off 34 balls, finished the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia by hitting a six to seal the win. Right after the winning shot, a fan was seen running onto the field. Despite the security presence, the fan managed to reach the Karnataka batter. The fan, visibly overwhelmed, clung to Rahul for a few moments before security personnel intervened and escorted him off the field. The wicketkeeper-batter remained calm, hugging and consoling the crying fan. As India marched into the Champions Trophy final, they scripted a perfect revenge for their loss in the 2023 World Cup Final. Winning Moment of Team India!Also Fan invaded the Field to hug @klrahul.pic.twitter.com/3C37nxp0a6 — CricketGully (@thecricketgully) March 4, 2025 KL Rahul's clutch innings in the Semi-Final KL Rahul, who had been India’s top scorer in the 2023 World Cup Final against the same opponents, faced heavy criticism for his 107-ball 66 in that match. Many fans even claimed that India lost the game because of his innings. However, this time, he turned the tables with a match-winning, unbeaten 42. Also Read: Shubman Gill Signs Deal with MRF Rahul walked in after Axar Patel's wicket in the 35th over, with India still needing 86 runs to win. The Karnataka batter built crucial partnerships with Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya, guiding India to victory. He started cautiously. Rahul did not go for big shots right at the start and kept rotating the strike, playing the perfect supporting role in both partnerships. In the end, he shifted gears and finished his innings with two fours and two sixes, scoring an unbeaten 42 off 34 balls. With this win, India became the first team to book a spot in this year's Champions Trophy final. They will face the winner of the second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand, scheduled for Wednesday, March 5. Notably, India and South Africa are the only unbeaten teams in the Champions Trophy so far. Meanwhile, New Zealand's only defeat in the tournament came against India in the final league match.