Champions Trophy: Athiya Shetty Celebrates Husband KL Rahul's Match Winning Knock In Semifinal

March 5, 2025: Actor Athiya Shetty took to social media to celebrate her husband, KL Rahul’s impressive performance during India's thrilling win against Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025. The stylish cricketer played a calm and composed knock of 42* in a high-pressure situation, guiding India into the final with a crucial six. His performance was instrumental in helping India chase down a 265-run target, securing a four-wicket win.

Athiya shared a picture of KL Rahul from the match on her Instagram Story, accompanied by a red heart emoji, showing her admiration and pride. She also congratulated the Indian team for their remarkable victory and their progression to the final. Alongside her, her brother, actor Ahan Shetty, also praised KL Rahul’s performance, writing, "Let's go."

Not just family, but Bollywood stars, including Arjun Kapoor, shared their appreciation for the duo's partnership on the field. Arjun posted a sweet meme on his Instagram Story that read, "KLassy by KL, Kohlity by Kohli," referring to the iconic chemistry between KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, who was also in fantastic form during the match.

KL Rahul’s knock was not just vital for India’s victory, but it also marked a personal milestone as he crossed the 3,000-run mark in ODIs. With 3,009 runs in 84 matches, Rahul’s consistent performances have earned him a reputation as one of India’s most reliable middle-order batters. He has played crucial knocks at various positions for India, whether opening the batting or in the middle order at numbers 5 and 6.

This victory was particularly sweet for India, as it avenged their heartbreak from the 2023 ODI World Cup. With this win, they topped their previous record for the highest successful run chase in an ICC event, surpassing their 261-run chase against Australia in the 2011 World Cup quarter-final.

As the couple enjoys their moment of joy, Athiya and KL Rahul also recently announced that they are expecting their first child. In a heartfelt message, the couple shared the news, writing, "Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025," along with baby feet emojis, signaling an exciting new chapter in their lives.