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Mike Hesson, the former Director of Cricket for RCB, has selected Rohit Sharma’s innings against Australia during the Super 8 stage as the standout performance of the T20 World Cup 2024. Despite having the option to highlight Virat Kohli’s superb 76-run innings in the final against South Africa, Hesson unequivocally favored Rohit’s performance.
Hesson’s choice underscores the significance of Rohit Sharma’s innings, especially given the context. Australia had been a formidable adversary for India, having defeated them in key matches like the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 final and the ODI World Cup 2023 final. Heading into this match, India was under immense pressure to overcome their Australian rivals. Rohit Sharma rose to the occasion, delivering a decisive and dynamic performance that played a pivotal role in India gaining the upper hand.
Mike Hesson selects Rohit Sharma’s innings as the standout performance of the T20 World Cup 2024.
On a Sky Sports NZ broadcast, Mike Hesson discussed the standout innings of the T20 World Cup 2024. He highlighted Rohit Sharma’s remarkable performance of 92 runs from 41 balls in India’s final Super 8 stage match against Australia as the premier innings of the tournament.
“Rohit Sharma’s 92 runs innings against Australia was the Best innings in T20 World Cup 2024,” Hesson said on Sky Sports NZ.
It was a thrilling cricket match, with Rohit Sharma’s explosive innings taking center stage. India batted first after Australia, eager for a win to secure a semi-final spot, put them in.
Rohit Sharma delivered a batting masterclass.
Australia made a strong start by dismissing Virat Kohli for a duck on just the fifth ball. However, Rohit Sharma took charge from the third over, launching an aggressive assault on Mitchell Starc. He belted Starc to all parts of the ground, hitting an impressive four sixes and a four in one over, amassing 29 runs and signaling the beginning of a dominant innings.
Rohit showed no mercy to the Australian bowlers, attacking with ferocity. Whether facing Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, or Marcus Stoinis, he remained in scintillating form, showcasing his powerful six-hitting ability. It seemed only a matter of time before he would secure a massive century.
Rohit Sharma propelled India to a victorious total.
Mitchell Starc returned for his third spell and managed to dismiss Rohit Sharma in the 12th over. By then, Rohit had already racked up an impressive 92 runs from just 41 balls, with 7 fours and 8 sixes to his name.
Rohit’s explosive innings had propelled India to a formidable total of 205-5 after their 20 overs. In pursuit of this challenging target, Australia appeared to be in control while Travis Head was at the crease. However, the game shifted dramatically once Head was out. He contributed 76 runs off 43 balls, but Australia ultimately fell short, ending at 181-7 in their 20 overs.
