Rohit Sharma leading Team India missed out on converting a promising beginning and fell early during the 2024 T20 World Cup Super 8 clash at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on June 22 a Saturday. With a rapid 23 runs from just 11 deliveries including three boundaries and a maximum he departed within the powerplay exhibiting a brisk strike rate of 210.
Rohit Sharma came out with the desire to defeat Bangladesh, who elected to start with spin with the new ball. The Hitman started his bat with a stroke over mid-off and concluded the first over with a boundary. Shakib Al Hasan bowled the fourth over, and he was once again up against a spinner.
Rohit Sharma defeated the experienced all-rounder with a massive 97-metre six and a four to reach his twenties. However, he attempted to continue his onslaught by slogging a full delivery, but only managed to produce a thick edge, resulting in a straightforward catch for Jaker Ali.
Look at the dismissal right here:
The standout appearance by Rohit Sharma represented a substantial leap forward from his earlier display in Barbados against Afghanistan. Finding himself in a tough spot against the new ball he could only muster eight runs from 13 deliveries before succumbing to Fazalhaq Farooqi.
In an impressive milestone Shakib Al Hasan notched up his 50th T20I dismissal. Despite leaking 15 runs in his first over the leftarm spinner swiftly retaliated with a wicket in the following over showcasing his prowess on the cricket pitch.
Rohit Sharma Sets the Tempo with Brisk Start, but India Loses Wickets
There was a small pause in scoring following Sharma’s dismissal, but his start helped India finish with 53 runs in the powerplay phase. Virat Kohli appeared in good form to maintain the momentum in the middle overs.
However, the Najmul Hossain-led team has clawed their way back into the game when Tanzim Sakib removed Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav in the same over.
India is currently at 83/3 at the midway point of the innings, with two left-handed hitters, Rishabh Pant and Shivam Dube at the plate.
