On Monday, India secured a thrilling victory against Australia, booking their spot in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 against England. This victory saw Rohit Sharma registering his name into the record books, equalling Pakistan captain Babar Azam and surpassing Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli.
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy has been instrumental in India’s success in the T20 World Cup 2024. With the win against Australia on June 24, he has become one of the most successful T20I captains in the world, jointly holding the record for most wins (48) with Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam.
Notably, Sharma’s brilliance extends beyond captaincy. He’s also a phenomenal batsman, and during the match against Australia, he displayed his elegant batting skills. His explosive knock of 92 runs off just 41 balls was a game-changer, setting a daunting target of 205 runs for Australia to chase. This inning not only showcased his exceptional batting skills but also served as a major confidence booster for the entire Indian team.
Sharma’s record-breaking run doesn’t stop there. He has now surpassed his teammate Virat Kohli to become the leading run-scorer in T20I history. With a total of 4,165 runs from 157 matches, he stands tall at the top of the leaderboard. Babar Azam follows closely behind with 4,145 runs, while Virat Kohli sits in third place with 4,103 runs.
Throughout his career, Rohit Sharma has consistently delivered powerful performances, amassing a healthy average of 32.03 and an impressive strike rate of 140.75.
It was the Hitman show! 🔥 You were simply brilliant with the bat, @ImRo45! 😍 Our unbeaten run continues as we head to the semis! 💪 Let's bring this trophy home, boys! 🏆🇮🇳#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/7oKNXLlrX2
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 24, 2024
Following India’s victory, the cricketing world has praised Rohit Sharma. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary, Jay Shah, took to social media to commend Sharma’s leadership and batting skills, expressing his confidence in India’s potential to lift the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy.
Looking ahead, the focus now shifts to the crucial semi-final clash against England. With Rohit Sharma leading the charge, both as a captain and a batsman, India has a strong chance of securing a spot in the finals. India is the topper of Group 1 and thus they are bound to face off with the second-positioned team of Group 2 (England). However, men in blue cannot take the Englishmen lightly as they are the defending champions.
The upcoming match between India and England on 27 June promises to be thrilling. England is a formidable opponent, but with Rohit Sharma at the helm and the entire team playing with focus and determination, India has the potential to create history and bring home the T20 World Cup.
