Rohit Sharma the esteemed leader of Team India showcased exceptional prowess with the bat during the riveting 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal clash against England in Guyana on the memorable date of Thursday June 27. His stellar performance included a magnificent halfcentury marking a historic milestone as the first Indian captain to achieve this milestone in a mens T20 World Cup knockout encounter.
England clinched the toss and decided to field first kicking off the game. India faced a tough situation early on losing key players Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant quickly. Nevertheless Sharmas resilient play uplifted the spirits of ardent Indian fans keeping the excitement alive throughout the match.
In the 13th over, the right-handed hitter scored a remarkable six off Sam Curran’s bowling to reach 50 runs. He got down on one knee and hit a sweep shot over the square leg barrier for a maximum.
Watch the footage of Rohit Sharma’s shot below:
Rohit Sharma also delivered a fantastic performance in India’s final Super 8 encounter against Australia. The swashbuckling hitter dazzled fans by scoring 92 runs off just 41 balls.
Rohit Sharma Departs to Adil Rashid in the 14th Over of 2024 T20 World Cup Semifinal
Rohit Sharma impactful performance concluded in the 14th over of the Indian batting. Adil Rashid of England orchestrated a pivotal moment by dismissing the wellestablished Indian captain.
The leg-spinner delivered a googly, which Sharma attempted to knock across the line. He was decisively defeated, and the ball crashed onto the stumps. The 37-year-old struck 57 runs off 39 balls in the critical match.
Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav orchestrated a pivotal 73run partnership for the third wicket showcasing remarkable resilience that played a crucial role in Indias resurgence from a challenging start.
The victor of the second 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal showdown involving India and England will go headtohead with South Africa in the final contest on Saturday June 29.
