India, March 6 -- KL Rahul emphatically finished off India's chase against Australia in the semi-final with a six and finished unbeaten on 42 off 34 balls. Rahul has been batting at No.6 in the tournament, with all-rounder Axar Patel batting ahead of him at No.5. India great Anil Kumble has now stated that Rahul should be batting ahead of Axar.

"He should have come ahead of Axar Patel," Kumble said on ESPNcricinfo Match Day. "I know Axar did a good job of getting that partnership with Virat Kohli but someone like KL Rahul coming in at that stage and this is what he can do - if he gets to 30, he will ensure that you cross the line.

"He does that and he does that consistently. Yes, he missed out on one opportunity in the last game against...