India’s innings started on a high note with captain Rohit Sharma leading from the front. However, early on, Josh Hazlewood struck a significant blow by dismissing Virat Kohli for a five-ball duck. This early setback was quickly overshadowed by Sharma’s aggressive batting.

Key Moments in the Match

Rohit Sharma’s batting highlights

Sharma’s innings was a masterclass in T20 batting. He hammered Mitchell Starc for four sixes and a four in a single over, accumulating 29 runs. His aggressive approach set the tone for India’s innings, putting the Australian bowlers under immense pressure.

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Dismissal of Key players

Despite Sharma’s heroics, Australia managed to claim crucial wickets. Josh Hazlewood dismissed Virat Kohli, and Marcus Stoinis removed Rishabh Pant. These breakthroughs provided Australia with brief moments of hope.

Australia’s bowling changes

Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, won the toss and chose to bowl first. They made a strategic change by bringing in Mitchell Starc to replace Aston Agar, hoping to leverage Starc’s pace against the Indian lineup.

Mitchell Starc, brought into the squad for this match, played a pivotal role by dismissing Rohit Sharma. Despite Sharma’s dominance, Starc’s breakthrough was crucial in preventing further damage.

Rohit Sharma’s Milestones

Most runs in T20Is for India

India skipper Rohit Sharma became the top run-scorer for his country in Twenty20 Internationals. Rohit achieved the feat after going past Virat Kohli’s run-tally of 4,103 runs in the shortest format of the game.

Most Runs in T20Is

Rohit also became leading run-scorer during in T20Is, going past Babar Azam’s 4145 runs.

200 Sixes in T20 Internationals

During the match, Rohit Sharma became the first player in history to hit 200 sixes in T20 Internationals. This milestone places him at the pinnacle of T20 cricket, showcasing his ability to consistently clear the boundary.

Most Sixes in T20 Internationals

1. Rohit Sharma – 200* in 150 innings
2. Martin Guptill – 173 in 118 innings
3. Jos Buttler – 137 in 113 innings
4. Glenn Maxwell – 133 in 103 innings
5. Nicholas Pooran – 132 in 87 innings

Most Sixes Against a Single Opponent

Rohit Sharma also set the record for the most sixes against a single opponent in international cricket, surpassing Chris Gayle’s tally. His powerful hitting against Australia has been a significant factor in India’s success.

Most sixes vs an opponent in all International cricket
130 Chris Gayle vs Eng
130* Rohit Sharma vs Aus
88 Rohit Sharma vs WI
87 Chris Gayle vs NZ
86 Shahid Afridi vs SL

Rohit Sharma’s Previous T20 World Cup Performances

Rohit Sharma has had a stellar career in T20 World Cups. His previous high scores include 83* against Australia in Gros Islet (2024), 79* against Australia in Bridgetown (2010), and 74 against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi (2021).

Highest scores for Rohit Sharma in T20 WCs
83* vs Aus Gros Islet 2024
79* vs Aus Bridgetown 2010
74 vs Afg Abu Dhabi 20221
62* vs WI Mirpur 2014

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

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.

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