Rohit Sharma led India to a resounding victory over Australia in a thrilling Super 8 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on June 24 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia.
India’s triumph, by 24 runs, not only puts Australia in a precarious position but also gives Afghanistan a clear pathway to the semifinals if they defeat Bangladesh on June 25.
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For Indian cricket fans, this win is particularly satisfying, serving as sweet revenge for the heartbreaking defeat suffered in the 2023 ODI World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Memories of that loss had lingered, leading to an outpouring of sadness among fans on social media.
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Now, with Rohit Sharma’s explosive performance against Australia, Indian fans are celebrating a change in narrative, eagerly anticipating new memes and posts.
During the match, Rohit Sharma showcased his prowess by scoring a blistering 92 runs off just 41 balls. His innings was highlighted by an incredible over against Mitchell Starc, where he smashed 29 runs, including four massive sixes, one of which soared an impressive 100 meters.
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Rohit’s innings set multiple records, including becoming the first player in T20Is to hit 200 sixes. His eight sixes in this innings also catapulted him to the second-highest six-hitter in T20 World Cup history, surpassing David Warner and Jos Buttler.
Despite falling short of a century, Rohit’s performance was monumental, breaking Yuvraj Singh’s record for the most sixes in a T20 World Cup innings and setting a new benchmark for the fastest fifty by a captain in T20 World Cup history.
His dismissal by Starc did not dampen the enthusiasm of Indian fans, who flooded social media with praise and celebrations.
Australia, with just two points from three games in the Super 8 stage, now depends on Bangladesh defeating Afghanistan to keep their semifinal hopes alive.
However, with their inconsistent performance, including a surprising loss to Afghanistan, Australia’s fate hangs in the balance.
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