NEW DELHI: When Rohit Sharma gets going, everything takes a backseat. And the way Indian captain chose to respond to his critics, it shows his intent and dominance to deliver in crucial moments for his team.
Rohit came out all guns blazing in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Australia in St Lucia on Monday.
He unleashed a barrage of shots, targeting the Australian bowlers relentlessly all over the ground.His explosive innings of 92 runs off a mere 41 deliveries left the opposition stunned.
Rohit’s innings will be remembered as one of the most spectacular knocks in recent times. His ability to clear the boundary with ease and find gaps in the field showcased his immense talent and skill as a batsman.
Let’s take a look at all the records Rohit created and shattered during his blitzkrieg studded with 8 sixes and 7 fours.
* Rohit Sharma became the first player to hit 200 sixes in T20 Internationals.
* His fifty off 19 balls is the fastest half-century of this T20 World Cup.
* This was also the fastest fifty against Australia in all T20Is.
* Rohit is the only player to score 50 runs in the powerplay in this World Cup.
* Eight sixes by Rohit Sharma – the most by an Indian batter in T20 WC innings surpassing Yuvraj Singh‘s seven against England in Durban in 2007.
Rohit came out all guns blazing in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Australia in St Lucia on Monday.
He unleashed a barrage of shots, targeting the Australian bowlers relentlessly all over the ground.His explosive innings of 92 runs off a mere 41 deliveries left the opposition stunned.
Rohit’s innings will be remembered as one of the most spectacular knocks in recent times. His ability to clear the boundary with ease and find gaps in the field showcased his immense talent and skill as a batsman.
Let’s take a look at all the records Rohit created and shattered during his blitzkrieg studded with 8 sixes and 7 fours.
* Rohit Sharma became the first player to hit 200 sixes in T20 Internationals.
* His fifty off 19 balls is the fastest half-century of this T20 World Cup.
* This was also the fastest fifty against Australia in all T20Is.
* Rohit is the only player to score 50 runs in the powerplay in this World Cup.
* Eight sixes by Rohit Sharma – the most by an Indian batter in T20 WC innings surpassing Yuvraj Singh‘s seven against England in Durban in 2007.
Most sixes vs an opponent in all International cricket
- 132 Rohit Sharma vs Aus
- 130
Chris Gayle vs Eng - 88 Rohit Sharma vs WI
- 87 Chris Gayle vs NZ
- 86 Shahid Afridi vs SL
Fastest 50s for India in T20Is (balls faced)
- 12 Yuvraj Singh vs Eng Durban 2007
- 18 KL Rahul vs Sco Dubai 2021
- 18 Suryakumar Yadav vs SA Guwahati 2022
- 19 Gautam Gambhir vs SL Nagpur 2009
- 19 Rohit Sharma vs Aus Gros Islet 2024
- Yuvraj, Rahul & Rohit 50s came in T20 World Cups.
Highest individual scores by a capatin in T20 World Cups
- 98 C Gayle vs Ind Bridgetown 2010
- 92 Rohit Sharma vs Aus Gros Islet 2024
- 88 C Gayle vs Aus The Oval 2009
- 85 K Williamson vs Aus Dubai 2021
Highest individual scores for India in T20 World Cups
- 101 S Raina vs SA Gros Islet 2010
- 92 Rohit Sharma vs Aus Gros Islet 2024
- 89* V Kohli vs WI Wankhede 2016
- 82* V Kohli vs Aus Mohali 2022
- 82* V Kohli vs Pak Melbourne 2022
