NEW DELHI:
Rohit Sharma
finally ended his lean patch in the
T20 World Cup
with the Indian captain making a mockery of Australian pacer
Mitchell Starc
in the Super 8 clash in St Lucia on Monday.
In a stunning display of batting prowess, Rohit unleashed a barrage of shots against the left-arm fast bowler Starc. The Indian opener hammered the Australian for an astonishing 29 runs in a single over, leaving spectators in awe.
Rohit's onslaught included 4 sixes and a four, showcasing his ability to clear the boundary with ease.
The only run conceded by Starc that didn't come off Rohit's bat was a wide delivery.
Aussie pace spearhead Starc also found himself on the wrong side of the record book by delivering the most expensive over in a T20I match, surpassing his own previous record. His previous most was 22 against New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup final in Dubai.
Rohit also went on to slam a half-century off just 19 balls - fastest of this T20 World Cup - to lead Indian charge after losing
Virat Kohli
for a duck.
However, Starc has had the last laugh as he knocked him over with a perfect yorker. Rohit smacked 8 sixes and 7 fours during his whirlwind knock of 92 off just 41 balls.
Earlier, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field against India in their must-win Super 8 clash.
After suffering an unexpected setback against Afghanistan in their previous game, 'Baggy Greens' need to defeat the unbeaten Rohit Sharma-led side.
If Australia ends up losing the game, then to qualify for the final four they will need Bangladesh to defeat Afghanistan.
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