Proudly generally known as the ‘Hitman’ of the Indian Cricket Staff, Rohit Sharma fulfilled the need of thousands and thousands of individuals in India after successful the T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday. Underneath his management, India stayed unbeaten all through the competitors and lifted their second T20 World Cup title after beating South Africa within the last at Barbados.
Rohit Sharma was the one Indian cricketer current in that squad who was a part of the India 2007 World Cup successful aspect. He has been an integral a part of the T20 group, ever since.
Over these years, Rohit Sharma has performed some excellent knocks in his T20 worldwide profession. His contributions within the ICC T20 World Cups have been unparalleled. Rohit may not have achieved justice to his potential with the bat for Mumbai Indians within the IPL however his contribution to the Indian Cricket Staff within the ICC occasions has been phenomenal.
On that observe, let’s check out the 5 finest knocks of Rohit Sharma within the T20 World Cup historical past:
- 55 off 33 vs England in 2012 T20 World Cup
Rohit Sharma’s finest knock within the T20 World Cup 2012 got here towards England in what was the tenth match of the match. Gautam Gambhir’s 45-run knock coupled with Kohli’s 40 off 32 had given India a fantastic platform to capitalize.
And, it was Rohit Sharma, who got here all out weapons firing, offering a fantastic end. Taking part in at a strike charge of 166, Sharma hit 5 fours and one six throughout his excellent 55-run unbeaten knock off 33 balls.
His knock propelled India to a formidable rating of 170 in 20 overs, India, later, bundled England out for simply 80 runs and gained the sport by 90 runs.
- 74 off 47 vs Afghanistan in 2021 T20 World Cup
India had a forgettable outing the 2021 T20 World Cup as that they had begun their marketing campaign with two again to again losses. One other win would have ruined their slightest of hope of reaching the following stage. Nonetheless, Rohit Sharma had totally different plans.
The ‘Hitman’ produced a masterclass show of batting within the subsequent match towards Afghanistan. Together with KL Rahul, he powered India to 140 in simply 14.3 overs earlier than getting caught by M Nabi.
Rohit Sharma performed a sensational knock of 74 runs in simply 47 deliveries, which included eight fours and three sixes. His knock helped India submit a large rating of 210 in twenty overs. As soon as once more, the knock got here in a successful trigger as India gained the match by 66 runs.
- 57 off 39 balls vs England, Semi-Last 2 in 2024 T20 World Cup
India clashed towards England within the semi-final of the 2022 World Cup in Australia. The latter handed them a humiliating loss in entrance of a packed Indian crowd.
As destiny would have it, the 2 groups as soon as once more took on one another within the semi-final of the, just lately concluded, 2024 T20 World Cup and it was time for redemption. Skipper, Rohit Sharma was in no temper to offer his wicket away simply.
The likes of Kohli and Pant obtained out cheaply however Rohit Sharma stored the stress on the opposition by hitting boundaries at common intervals. He blazed his strategy to 57 off 39 balls, which included six fours and two sixes.
Sadly, the Hitman obtained out on a vital stage within the sport off Adil Rashid however had achieved his job. India gained the sport by 68 runs ultimately and progressed into the ultimate.
2. 50 off 40 vs South Africa in 2007 T20 World Cup
Rohit Sharma’s half-century within the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup is perpetually etched within the hearts of Indian followers. He performed his first T20 World Cup in 2007 at simply 20 years of age.
Skipper, MS Dhoni put religion in his skills and he gave justice to that. Rohit performed some very important knocks throughout India’s run to the title. His most essential knock got here towards South Africa within the Tremendous Eight conflict.
In an important encounter, India discovered themselves reeling at 33 for 3 when Rohit walked out to bat. He stitched a vital partnership with MS Dhoni and helped the group attain a considerable rating of 153 in 20 overs.
The younger Rohit confirmed nice temperament and scored his first-ever T20 worldwide half-century. A lot to the delight, that innings got here within the successful trigger as India gained that sport by 37 runs.
- 92 off 41 vs Australia in 2024 T20 World Cup
Australia wanted to win the sport towards India within the 51st match of the 2024 T20 World Cup to maintain their probabilities of reaching the semi-finals alive. Nonetheless, the mighty Rohit Sharma was in no temper to let that occur.
The Indian got here out all weapons blazing and fired on all cylinders. He tore aside the Australian bowling assault, hitting photographs throughout the park. Rohit performed a stellar knock of 92 runs in 41 deliveries, together with seven fours and eight sixes at a strike charge of 224.39.
India posted 205 runs on the finish of the primary innings and, ultimately, gained the sport by 24 runs.
