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• 06/23/2024
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Rohit Sharma’s innings at St. Lucia against Australia was a masterclass in selfless cricket, reminiscent of his carefree days in street cricket. His 92 off 41 balls, adorned with 7 fours and 8 sixes, was an exceptional display of madness, magic, and hard-hitting prowess.

It was an inning that proved why Rohit Sharma is referred to as “Hit-Man Sharma” and is considered one of the most selfless batters ever witnessed in Indian cricket history.

Facing Australia, a team that had previously denied him the World Test Championship and the 50-over World Cup crowns, Rohit channelled his vengeance with an astonishing display of strokes. His performance was a spokesperson to his ability to lift the burden of expectations and play with freedom and passion.

Rohit has scored numerous unforgettable centuries and double centuries throughout his illustrious career, but the knock at St. Lucia held a unique charm. It was a performance that would be remembered for its sheer brilliance in the T20I format. The Australian bowlers’ reactions were not anger or frustration but pure disbelief. Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, and Marcus Stoinis watched in stunned amazement as Rohit dismantled them all over the park.

Rohit Sharma Can’t Play Left Arm Pacers to Rohit Sharma Hammering Mitchell Starc 29 runs in an Over

Australia’s bowlers, especially Starc, will likely remember this match for a long time. Starc’s second over, which conceded 29 runs, was the most expensive of his career. He looked in disbelief as Rohit effortlessly smashed his deliveries to all parts of the ground.

Never seen any Player hammered 4 sixes vs Mitchell Starc in ICC Tournaments, But Rohit …

Rohit Sharma got into Vintage Mode, that set the tone for Team India 🇮🇳

29 Runs against Mitchell Starc is not everyone’s cup of tea ☕ #INDvsAUS #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/P8iCKV4qym

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) June 24, 2024

His unprecedented feat was hammering four sixes off Mitchell Starc in a single over during an ICC tournament, something no player had done before. His 29-run assault on Starc’s over stunned the Australian pacer and set a formidable tone for the Indian innings.

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Riding on Rohit Sharma’s spirited innings, India advanced to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a 24-run victory over Australia in their final Super Eight match at St Lucia. This win brought India’s total to 6 points, a mark unreachable by Australia, Afghanistan, or Bangladesh.

Rohit Sharma’s explosive 92 off 41 balls helped India set a formidable total of 205 for 5 in 20 overs. In response, Australia’s Travis Head (76 off 43) and Mitchell Marsh (37 off 28) provided some resistance, but their dismissals allowed India to dominate and secure the win.