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Cricket World Cup: Rahul left to rue his winning maximum – ARN News Centre
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Sealing victory with a six in a World Cup match would give unparalleled joy to most cricketers but India’s KL Rahul had a bittersweet feeling about the shot that clinched Sunday’s game against Australia.
Chasing 200 for victory, India were reeling after three of their top four batters fell for ducks in the low-scoring contest at the M A Chidambaram Stadium.
Rahul, however, forged a match-winning 165-run partnership with Virat Kohli to help India prevail by six wickets with 52 balls to spare.
Rahul was on 91 and India needed five to win when the elegant right-hander hit Pat Cummins for a six through the off-side to seal victory.
After collecting the player-of-the-match trophy for his stellar 97 not out, Rahul said he wanted to hit a four and then go for a six to try to bring up his hundred.
“I hit it too well,” the versatile batter, at home anywhere in top and middle order, said.
“I wanted to get a hundred by going four and six. Hopefully, some other time I can get it.”
The 31-year-old had just taken a shower on a hot and humid day and was hoping for some rest but had to rush out after India’s top-order meltdown.
“I was hoping to put my feet up for half an hour after fielding, but I had to come in,” he said.
Rahul and Kohli frustrated Australia with their risk-free accumulation of runs, rotating the strike and running hard between the wickets despite the heat.
“Virat said we have to play proper shots and that I should play like test cricket for some time and then see where it goes,” Rahul said.
“That was mostly the plan and happy that we could do the job for the team.”
Twice champions India next face Afghanistan on Wednesday.
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Travellers arriving at Dubai International Airport are being greeted with a unique souvenir, a special stamp on their passports celebrating the Dubai World Cup 2026.
The initiative, launched by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), marks the 30th edition (Pearl Jubilee) of one of the world’s most prestigious horse racing events.
A grand sporting celebration
The iconic Dubai World Cup will take place on Saturday, March 28 at Meydan Racecourse, drawing global attention from racing fans and elite stables.
This year’s event promises high-stakes action:
- 100 horses from top international stables
- Nine races across the evening
- Total prize pool of $30.5 million
Spotlight on the main race
The highlight of the night is the $12 million Dubai World Cup race, sponsored by Emirates Airline.
Run over 2,000 metres on dirt, the Group 1 race will feature some of the world’s top thoroughbreds, including:
- “Hit Show” – last year’s winner
- “Forever Young” – UAE Derby and Saudi Cup champion
- “Imperial Emperor”
- “Meidan” – Super Saturday winner
A memorable arrival experience
The commemorative passport stamp adds a celebratory touch for visitors landing in Dubai, tying their arrival to one of the city’s biggest sporting spectacles.
With excitement building ahead of race day, Dubai is once again showcasing its ability to blend world-class sport with unique visitor experiences.
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