Watch: Why KL Rahul was unhappy after hitting match winning six ?
KL Rahul finished the match in style as he played an astonishing lofted extra cover drive vs Pat Cummins which cleared the fence and went all the way for a six.
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On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India's initial match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against Australia featured star batsman KL Rahul exhibiting his prowess. Rahul, who entered the match at number five, amassed an impressive 97* (115) with the assistance of eight fours and two sixes. Virat Kohli and he shared a mammoth 165-run stand off 212 deliveries for the fifth wicket, following which India were reduced to 2/3.
Rahul concluded the match in grand fashion by hitting an extraordinary lofted extra cover drive against Pat Cummins that not only cleared the fence but also traveled the full distance for a six. As it descended over the ropes, the aesthetically appealing and perfectly timed shot rendered everyone speechless. Even Rahul was in disbelief at what he had accomplished; he was groveling on his haunches with his eyes wide open.
It is worth mentioning that Rahul entered the match batting at 91 runs, while India required five runs to secure victory prior to his final six. Against Cummins, the 31-year-old would have been on the verge of achieving his seventh ODI century had he scored four and six. Nevertheless, he executed a magnificently lofted extra cover drive that resulted in a six, stranding him on 97 and leaving him dumbfounded.
With Rahul at 91 runs off the bat in the 42nd over, India required five runs to secure victory. He ended the contest by smashing Pat Cummins for an extra cover six off the second delivery of the over. After striking the six, Rahul appeared dismayed and was reduced to his haunches in disbelief.
KL Rahul disclosed after the match that he intended to complete his ton with a four and a six, but was unable to do so.
