'World Cup Final Pay Back': Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Michael Vaughan Hail Rohit Sharma's Blazing Innings vs Australia
'World Cup Final Pay Back': Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Michael Vaughan Hail Rohit Sharma's Blazing Innings vs Australia
Rohit Sharma produced a breathtaking show in Saint Lucia as he blasted 92 off 41 against Australia in a Super 8 match of T20 World Cup 2024.

In one of the most memorable individual batting display in T20 World Cup history, India captain Rohit Sharma blazed away to 92 off 41 against Australia in Saint Lucia on Monday. Rohit broke several records during his highly entertaining knock that set the base for India’s 205/5 in 20 overs.

Rohit completed his half-century inside the Powerplay overs itself which including a loot of 29 runs in an over of Mitchell Starc.

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Rohit struck seven fours and eight sixes during his breathtaking assault. And he thus broke the record for the most sixes hit by an Indian batter in a T20 World Cup innings, surpassing the earlier record of Yuvraj Singh (7 sixes vs England).

A host of former cricketers including the legendary Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to hail Rohit’s innings.

“Witnessing @ImRo45 bat was pure joy. He got into good positions, and his effortless bat swing and timing helped him achieve the distance he got. A special knock indeed,” wrote Tendulkar.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan termed the innings as “payback” for the 2023 ODI World Cup final.

“World Cup final pay back from @ImRo45 .. Love watching him ..” wrote Vaughan.

Yuvraj wrote, “Great innings by our one and only hitman !! @ImRo45 deserved a . nonetheless puts india in a commanding position to set up a big score !!!”

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India qualified for the Super 8 stage after winning three of their four matches of the first round with one being abandoned due to wet outfield. They started their campaign with a comfortable win over Ireland before beating Pakistan by six runs in a thrilling contest.

India then sealed their place in the Super 8 by beating co-hosts USA before their fourth and final match vs Canada was washed out.

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