Starc's expensive over, Ritika Sajdeh's celebration: 4 key moments from Rohit Sharma's blistering 92 vs Australia
In a dazzling display, Rohit scored a stunning 92 off 41 balls, taking revenge for India's ODI World Cup defeat to Australia. His aggressive approach right from the start ensured India dominated the match.
India's captain, Rohit Sharma, delivered a masterclass with the bat in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 game against Australia at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia. Coming under criticism for a string of low scores, Rohit silenced his critics with a phenomenal performance, showcasing his prowess from the start.
In a dazzling display, Rohit scored a stunning 92 off 41 balls, taking revenge for India's ODI World Cup defeat to Australia. His aggressive approach right from the start ensured India dominated the match. The Nagpur-born cricketer also achieved a milestone by becoming the first player to hit 200 sixes in T20Is, surpassing Pakistan's Babar Azam for the most T20I runs.
As India captain Rohit Sharma delivered a stunning knock of 92 runs against Australia, fans on Twitter erupted with praise. They celebrated the opening batter's powerful performance, sharing joyful reactions and lauding his superb innings.
- Dominated ODI WC 2023.
¡ª Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 24, 2024
- Dominated Test series vs England.
- Dominating T20I WC 2024.
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Rohit Sharma's revenge game is strong! #AUSvsIND #INDvsAUS #Rohit #T20 #WC24 pic.twitter.com/ABdEXZPyic
¡ª utkarsh jaydeep (@UtkarshJaydeep) June 24, 2024
Rohit Sharma in revenge mode today against Australia. pic.twitter.com/eqBMM5UckG
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Here are 4 key moments from Rohit Sharma's electrifying innings:
Rohit Sharma took on Starc with a 29-run over
The Indian captain's assault began in the third over against Mitchell Starc. Rohit welcomed Starc with a six, followed by another over mid-wicket. He then smashed a four over mid-on and followed it up with a 96-metre six over deep mid-wicket.
Finishing the over with another six, Rohit accumulated 29 runs off Starc, making it his most expensive over in T20I cricket.
Rohit Sharma's monumental 6 against Cummins
In the fifth over, Rohit greeted Pat Cummins with an unexpected slog sweep. Cummins' slower delivery outside off was effortlessly sent over the forward square leg fence for a massive six, landing on the roof and out of the ground.
This six marked Rohit's 200th in T20Is, making him the first player to achieve this feat.
Ritika Sajdeh's excitement on Rohit's fastest T20 WC fifty
Rohit's innings hit a peak in the fifth over when he smashed Cummins for a four and a single, reaching his 31st T20I fifty in record time for this tournament.
¡ª Azam Khan (@AzamKhan6653) June 24, 2024
The crowd erupted, and Rohit's wife, Ritika Sajdeh, was seen cheering passionately as he reached this milestone.
Starc Denies Rohit Sharma his century
Despite continuing his aggressive play, Rohit's hopes for a century were dashed in the 12th over by Mitchell Starc. At the end of the 10th over, Rohit was at 89 from 37 balls, with India at 114 for 2. In the 12th over, Starc delivered a perfect yorker, clean-bowling Rohit and denying him his first-ever T20 World Cup century. Rohit attempted a big shot but missed, and the ball crashed into the stumps.
Rohit Sharma's scintillating innings not only led India to a strong position but also solidified his status as a T20 legend with another remarkable performance.
Apart from Rohit Sharma, who scored a blazing 92 runs off 41 balls, Suryakumar Yadav contributed with 31 runs, Shivam Dube added 28, and Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten with a crucial 27 runs. India set a target of 206 runs for Australia, finishing at 205/5 in their 20 overs
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