T20 World Cup: Memorable knocks of Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is set to lead the Indian cricket team in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, starting June 1, in the West Indies and USA. Under his leadership, the inaugural T20 World Cup champions would vie for their second title. Rohit is expected to lead the Men in Blue from the front. Here are his memorable knocks in the T20 World Cup.
50* vs South Africa, Durban, 2007
Rohit was part of a young Indian batting line-up that featured in the 2007 T20 World Cup edition. In his first-ever innings, Rohit smashed an unbeaten 50(40), guiding India to victory from a spot of bother against South Africa in Durban. Batting first, India were down to 61/4 before he took them past 145 alongside MS Dhoni. SA were later restricted to 116/9.
79* vs Australia, Bridgetown, 2010
India had a terrible T20 World Cup campaign in 2010 as they failed to reach the semi-finals. However, Rohit's knock against Australia stood out, albeit in losing cause. Chasing 185 against a star-studded Australian bowling line-up in Bridgetown, India were in shambles at 37/5. Although India kept on losing wickets, Rohit attacked from the opposite end. India perished on 135, with Rohit slamming 79*(46).
55* vs England, Colombo, 2012
India claimed a one-sided win against England in the 2012 T20 World Cup in Colombo. They racked up 170/4 before bundling out the Englishmen for a mere 80. Rohit starred for India with an unbeaten 55(33) on a spin-friendly track. Rohit, who batted at number five, lifted India up from 119/3 and attacked in the death overs.
30* vs Pakistan, Johannesburg, 2007
Dhoni placed his trust in Rohit once he fired against South Africa in the 2007 T20 World Cup. The latter mattered for India in the big final against Pakistan in Johannesburg. India, who set a 158-run target, faltered during the middle overs. Rohit joined in at 111/4 and powered India with a 30*-run cameo. It made a difference as India won by five runs.
