IND vs AUS: Standing ovation for Rohit Sharma! Captain smashes Australian bowlers for 92 off 41
As of now, after 15 overs, India has posted 162 runs and lost four wickets, with Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya at the crease.
Updated : June 24, 2024 09:39 PM ISTAs of now, after 15 overs, India has posted 162 runs and lost four wickets, with Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya at the crease.
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While Virat Kohli departed for a five-ball duck and Rishabh Pant followed after scoring 15 off 14 balls, one batsman who continued his attacking play was captain Rohit Sharma! The skipper at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia played a crucial innings that left the Aussie bowlers clueless.
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The 'Hitman' dealt primarily in boundaries, smashing 7 fours and 8 sixes before being bowled for 92 off 41 balls by Mitchell Starc in the 11.2 over. Just missing his century by 8 runs, fans at the stadium gave him a standing ovation for his valuable contribution. Many even took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to praise the Indian captain.
TAKE A BOW, ROHIT SHARMA. 🫡
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 24, 2024
92 (41) with 7 fours and 8 sixes - unlucky to miss out on a very well deserved century against Australia. An innings of highest order, totally smacked Aussies for fun, the vintage Hitman on display. Thank you for the entertainment, Ro. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/5CxRGxSv5z
A KNOCK FOR THE AGES, ROHIT SHARMA 🥶 pic.twitter.com/Zc6kggQhPv
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 24, 2024
Rohit Sharma mindset this game #INDvAUS #T20WC pic.twitter.com/BAKar0QIKv
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 24, 2024
Rohit Sharma in revenge mode today against Australia. pic.twitter.com/eqBMM5UckG
— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) June 24, 2024
Highest individual scores for India in T20 World Cups:
101 Suresh Raina vs SA Gros Islet 2010
92 Rohit Sharma vs Aus Gros Islet 2024
89* Virat Kohli vs WI Wankhede 2016
82* Virat Kohli vs Aus Mohali 2022
82* Virat Kohli vs Pak Melbourne 2022
A Spectacular Knock 👏
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 24, 2024
Captain Rohit Sharma departs after a sensational and stroke-filled 92(41) #TeamIndia reach 155/3 after 14 overs
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As of now, after 15 overs, India has posted 162 runs and lost four wickets, with Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya at the crease and a run rate around 11. Suryakumar Yadav just departed for 31 off 16 by Starc.
Earlier, Australia won the toss and chose to field first. This is a crucial match for both teams to secure their spots in the tournament's semi-finals. On the sidelines, Afghanistan will also be hoping for India's victory to make their path to the Top 4 a bit easier.
Teams:
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh(c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.