Rohit Sharma Blazes Through With Record-Breaking Knock in T20 World Cup Clash
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma stole the show in a high-octane clash between the world’s top two T20 sides. His blistering knock of 92 runs off just 41 balls put India in complete control from the very beginning, effectively turning the tide of the match.
This innings wasn’t just about brute force; it was a masterclass in record-breaking. Here are some of the staggering numbers Rohit achieved:
Leading T20 Run Scorer: He surpassed Babar Azam to become the all-time leading scorer in Men’s T20 Internationals, amassing a staggering 4165 runs for India.
Dominating the World Cup: Rohit became the leading run scorer for India in this year’s World Cup with 191 runs, leaving his teammates Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav in his wake.
Fastest Fifty Ever: His half-century arrived in a mere 19 balls, the fastest of his career and the quickest by any batsman against Australia in a T20I, surpassing Yuvraj Singh’s 20-ball effort in 2007.
Six-Hitting Machine: The Indian captain smashed a record-breaking eight sixes, the most ever by an Indian batter in a T20 World Cup match and the most by any batsman against Australia in a T20I. This feat also propelled him to become the first player ever to reach 203 sixes in T20 Internationals.
Rohit’s dominance extended to the entire team. India’s total of 15 sixes was the highest ever for them in a T20 World Cup match, surpassing the previous record set just two days earlier. This onslaught left Australia reeling, with their highest run concession in a T20 World Cup match (205/5).
Mitchell Starc, in particular, felt the brunt of Rohit’s fury. The 29 runs conceded in the third over by Starc were the most expensive of his international career and the second-most expensive over ever bowled by an Australian in T20Is.
That’s Rohit Sharma for you, at his best, he is as good as anyone who has played his best game. When Rohit gets going, it is almost impossible to stop his flow because of clarity in batting and class that has only gotten better with time and experience.
With this win, India has firmly established itself as a strong contender, while Australia’s fate rests on the outcome of the final match in the Super Eight stage.
