Table of Contents
Indian Men’s team captain Rohit Sharma delivered an outstanding performance in the team’s last Super 8 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 against Australia.
Rohit Sharma’s return to form
After an inconsistent performance throughout the tournament, Rohit returned to form and played a phenomenal innings, scoring 92 runs off 41 balls against Australia, propelling Team India to a total exceeding 200 runs. During this explosive innings, he hit eight sixes, including an over where he scored 29 runs off Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc, hitting four sixes and one four. His aggressive and unique batting style set a high target for Australia, making it challenging for them to chase. After the game many cricket legends have highly praised Rohit’s batting performance.
Praise from Alyssa Healy
Alyssa Healy, an Australian women’s cricketer and Starc’s wife, also reacted to Rohit’s innings. She expressed her admiration for Rohit and praised his clean striking ability. She noted that once he settles in, it’s incredibly difficult to halt his momentum, making him a formidable player against any bowling attack.
“I really enjoy watching Rohit Sharma bat; he is one of the cleanest hitters. Once he settles in, it’s incredibly difficult to halt his momentum. He is such a skilled player against short deliveries and made an incredible start for India,” Healy said while speaking on the LiSTNR Sport podcast.
Also READ: IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-final 2: Guyana Weather Forecast, Providence Stadium T20I Stats & Records | India vs England
Rohit’s impact and performance in the T20 World Cup 2024
Rohit registered the second-highest score by an Indian batter in T20 World Cups with his 92 off 41 balls against Australia. This innings was crucial for India, setting up a 24-run victory that secured their place in the semi-finals. Rohit had a strong start to his T20 World Cup campaign with a half-century against Ireland, but then experienced a dry patch with lower scores in subsequent games. His resurgence against Australia came at a crucial time, especially with his opening partner Virat Kohli struggling for runs. Rohit’s ability to dispatch even the good balls for boundaries showcased his fluent best.
Also READ: ‘Whole event is geared towards India’: Michael Vaughan takes dig at ICC as South Africa crush Afghanistan in T20 WC 2024 semifinal
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
