Watch: Rohit Sharma 100m Six Lands on the Roof of the Stadium as Indian Captain Slams 92 vs Australia

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khelja|25-06-2024

Rohit Sharma delivered an extraordinary performance against Australia in the T20 World Cup 2024, showcasing his prowess with the bat. After being put in to bat first, India had a slow start, managing just 6-1 in the initial two overs and losing Virat Kohli to Josh Hazlewood.
  However, the third over turned the tide as Rohit unleashed a relentless assault on Mitchell Starc, amassing 29 runs with four sixes and a boundary. Watch video of his 100m six below:  
  The fourth over saw Josh Hazlewood restoring some control with tight bowling.
Then, Pat Cummins, known for his recent hat-tricks, came into the attack. Attempting a slower ball, Cummins faced Rohit Sharma's wrath. Rohit went down on one knee and slog-swept Cummins over midwicket for a massive six, measuring a remarkable 100 meters. The ball landed on the roof of the Daren Sammy International Stadium, leaving spectators in awe. The excitement was temporarily halted by rain, forcing the players off the field.
The interruption was brief, and when play resumed, India continued their aggressive approach. Rohit reached his fifty off just 19 balls, propelling India to 60-1 by the end of the Powerplay. His blistering knock helped India post a formidable 114-2 by the 10th over. As the innings progressed, India maintained their dominance, ultimately scoring 205-5 in their 20 overs. This commanding total was largely attributed to Rohit's spectacular innings, which will be remembered as one of the finest by an Indian batter in T20 World Cup history. His elegant yet powerful hitting, including the monumental 100m six, set the tone for India's innings and put Australia on the back foot. Throughout the innings, Australia's bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batters. Despite commendable efforts from Josh Hazlewood, who finished with figures of 1-14, and a brief resistance from Pat Cummins, the Australian attack was dismantled by India's batting onslaught. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube added crucial runs towards the end, ensuring India crossed the 200-run mark. Australia now faces a daunting task to chase down 206. They will need explosive innings from Travis Head and David Warner in the Powerplay to stay in contention. With the pitch expected to slow down and India's bowlers, including the spin trio and the Arshdeep-Bumrah duo, equipped with slower balls, Australia's hopes hinge on an extraordinary batting display. Rohit Sharma's innings, highlighted by his enormous 100m six, has set the stage for an exciting second half, showcasing the blend of power and finesse that makes T20 cricket so thrilling.