The T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Australia will go down in history for Rohit Sharma’s incredible batting performance against Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and others. The Indian team captain smashed eight sixes and seven fours en route to scoring a blistering 92 runs off just 41 balls. Despite expectations that Starc’s inclusion in the lineup was to exploit Rohit’s perceived weakness against left-arm pacers, Rohit ended up dominating Starc’s bowling in particular.
In a memorable moment, Rohit hit four sixes and a four off Starc’s third over, which also included a wide, resulting in 29 runs being scored. His wife Ritika, watching from the stands, was understandably ecstatic. Rohit combined power and grace in his innings, guiding India to a total of 205 for five against Australia.
Ritika Sajdeh’s reaction to Rohit Sharma’s incredible batting display. pic.twitter.com/Xfx6w6a6SQ
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Rohit’s innings was marked by aggressive stroke play, with seven fours and eight sixes, including his 200th in the format, on a batting-friendly pitch. The game started on a high note as he flicked Starc for a boundary in the very first over. Despite Kohli’s early dismissal, Rohit continued to dominate the Australian bowlers, especially Starc, who conceded 29 runs in one over, his most expensive in T20 cricket.
Rohit’s partnership with Rishabh Pant and his ability to pick apart every bowler’s strengths were the highlights of his innings. He brought up his fifty in record time and showcased his range by hitting boundaries all over the field. While he fell short of a well-deserved century, his innings left a lasting impact as India put up a formidable total against Australia.
With PTI inputs
