India vs Australia T20 World Cup 2024 Match Highlights: Rohit Sharma Shines
In a thrilling match at St Lucia on June 24, India triumphed over Australia by 24 runs in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. Chasing a challenging target of 206 runs, Australia needed 29 runs from the final 6 balls but fell short.
With this win, India remains unbeaten in the tournament, securing their spot in the semi-finals against England on June 27 at Guyana National Stadium. Rohit Sharma’s stellar performance earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
Match Highlights
India, after losing the toss, set a formidable target of 206 runs for Australia. Rohit Sharma led the charge with a blistering 92 runs off just 41 balls, including his second half-century of the tournament in record time. Contributions from Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Hardik Pandya bolstered India’s total to 205/5 in 20 overs.
India 🇮🇳 advance to the semi-finals of the #T20WorldCup 2024
Rohit Sharma's marvellous 92 combined with a superb bowling effort hand Australia a defeat in Saint Lucia #AUSvIND | congratulations 🙌 team India 🇮🇳
— Syed Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) June 24, 2024
Australia’s Chase
In response, Australia started strong, with Travis Head scoring a quick half-century. However, despite efforts from Head (76) and Mitchell Marsh (37), they managed only 181/7 in their 20 overs, falling short of the target. India’s bowlers performed admirably, with Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav leading the attack with crucial wickets.
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Next Steps
India’s victory keeps their winning streak intact, highlighting their strong form going into the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Australia will need to regroup after their recent loss to Afghanistan and prepare to face India again, drawing on their historical rivalry in ICC matches.
The stage is set for an exciting continuation of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with both teams gearing up for intense competition in the upcoming matches.
