'Revenge of ODI WC Final': Fans heap plaudits on Rohit Sharma for his blistering knock of 92 against Australia
Following his knock, the netizens praised Rohit claiming that the skipper had takenΒ revenge for the 2023 ODI World Cup Final loss against the Aussies.Β
During the ongoing Super 8 match in the T20 World Cup 2024 between India and Australia, India skipper Rohit Sharma played a captain's knock and led the team from the front.
The dynamic India opener narrowly missed out on a century, falling eight runs short after registering a quickfire 41-ball 92, striking at an impressive rate of 224.39.
After star batter Virat Kohli once again faltered, departing on a five-ball duck, it was the Hitman himself who took on the onus of the scoring.
Rohit didn't let Australia capitalise on the momentum and slammed Mitchell Starc for a staggering 28 runs comprising four maximums and a boundary on the very next over after Kohli's dismissal.
Following his knock, the netizens heaped plaudits on Rohit claiming that the skipper had taken revenge for the 2023 ODI World Cup Final loss against the Aussies.
Check some of the best reactions below.
Rohit Sharma, our fearless skipper, smacked 8 sixes today! Taking sweet revenge on Australia for the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Vada Pao supremacy π#INDvsAUS
β κ±α΄Ι΄α΄ΚΙͺα΄ (@sanchit_gs) June 24, 2024
Looks like Rohit Sharma took revenge today of the defeat of the ODI WC Final. The way he was hitting sixes looks like cricket is too easy to play
β Saksham Nanda (@saksham_149) June 24, 2024
Well played Caption #india #IndvsAus
Rohit shows Aussies specially Travis Head π when he plays only he plays π
β Cric_Lover π (@ankit_bhattar) June 24, 2024
World cup revenge time, out Aussies at super 8 stage only, world cup π is not reachable π³#T20WorldCup #SAvsWI #INDvsAUS #AUSvsIND #RohitSharma #ViratKohli #Semifinal pic.twitter.com/Oc42kiiqGy
Both Rohit Sharma and Surya Kumar Yadav taken revenge of ODI WC final against Australia.
β EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) June 24, 2024
Meanwhile KL Rahul at home. pic.twitter.com/vBAZ053aQe
Rohit Sharma is in revenge mode. π pic.twitter.com/b3JBtoJWM9
β Cute_ Mahi (@mahi41_) June 24, 2024
Revenge never get Expired π―
β α’ΡΡΞ·Ξ± π«π¦ (@Teena3782281780) June 24, 2024
No Rohit Sharma fan will pass without liking this. β€οΈβπ₯
Virat Kohli | IND vs AUS | #Rohit #AUSVIND #INDVSAUS #Hitman
#2023. #2024 pic.twitter.com/U9r2BW98RT
Rohit Sharma was absolutely phenomenal today against Australia! His brilliant knock showcased immense skill and clear revenge mode. Truly a masterclass in batting. Well done, Hitman!#Cricket #INDvAUS #RohitSharma #T20
β ZESU (@zesu_07) June 24, 2024
Rohit sharma, i feel so so so proud
β Tβ‘ (@T_heyitsme) June 24, 2024
Revenge mode on π₯³#IndVsAus
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Rohit's Sharma's fireworks set the foundation for a big total
The Aussies made a strong start by removing Kohli but Rohit shut them down almost immediately with his power-hitting. Rohit's knock made amends for the early setback and set the foundation for a big score.
However, the Aussies have managed to make inroads in regular intervals as the Men in Blue has lost 4 wickets so far.
Apart from Rohit's fireworks, Suryakumar Yadav too contributed with a fiery cameo of 16-ball 31.
Speaking about the match, the India scoreboard currently read 171 for 4 in 17 overs with Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya at the crease.
India are currently unbeaten in the tournament and are in the box seat to qualify for the semis. However, a win today will guarantee their qualification and will extend their unblemished run further.
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