Netizens reacted as Rohit Sharma’s batting brilliance helped India beat Australia and secure a semi-final spot in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Indian team he got better Australia in the 51st game of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia. With the win, the Men in Blue booked their place in the semi finals of this exciting tournament.

Rohit Sharma takes the Aussie bowlers to the cleaners

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against India. This decision seemed to bear fruit at first Josh Hazlewood dismissed Virat Kohli for duck in the morning. However, the Indian captain Rohit Sharma it turned the tide with a brilliant performance. Rohit scored 92 runs off just 41 balls, including seven fours and eight sixes, which gave India a solid foundation. Contributions from Suryakumar Yadav (31 out of 16), Shivam Dube (28 of 22), and Hardik Pandya (27 off 17) helped India reach 205/5 in 20 overs.

Australian bowling under pressure

The Australian bowlers struggled to contain the Indian onslaught. Mitchell Starc managed to get two wickets but conceded 45 runs in his four overs. Hazlewood was the most economical, conceding just 14 runs and taking one wicket in his four overs. Marcus Stoinisdespite taking two wickets, it was costly as he conceded 56 runs in his spell. Pat Cummins again Adam Zampa they could not take wickets and conceded 48 and 41 runs respectively, highlighting the dominance of the Indian batsmen.

Australia’s rush is slowing down

Responding to India’s challenging total, Australia’s innings began on a shaky note with David Warner morning fall by 6 runs. Travis Head he played a brilliant innings, scoring 76 runs off 43 balls with nine fours and four sixes. Mitchell Marsh he scored 37 runs from 28 balls, but other batsmen struggled to form partnerships. Glenn MaxwellA quick 20 off 12 balls gave brief hope, but regular wickets halted Australia’s momentum.

Indian bowlers came up with an amazing performance

India’s bowlers did a decent job to restrict Australia to 181/7 in their 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh he led the attack with three key wickets for 37 runs. Jasprit Bumrah save, I finished with figures of 1/29 in four overs. Kuldeep Yadavthe spin was successful, taking two wickets for 24 runs. Axar Patel again Ravindra Jadeja they played their part again, with Axar taking one wicket for 21 runs in three overs. Despite Pandya’s call, a concerted effort by the bowlers ensured India maintained control as Australia chased.

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The penultimate bedroom is secure

India’s 24-run victory not only highlighted their dominance in the Super 8 stage but also confirmed their place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. Rohit’s explosive innings earned him the Player of the Match award and was instrumental in India’s success. The win boosted India’s confidence and put them in a strong position heading into the final stages of the tournament, bringing them one step closer to the T20 World Cup trophy.

Here’s how fans reacted:

India advanced to the semi finals of #T20WorldCup 2024 🔥🇮🇳

Rohit Sharma’s incredible 92 coupled with a good bowling effort handed Australia a defeat in Saint Lucia 👏#AUSvIND | 📝: pic.twitter.com/QugKTj031k

– T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) June 24, 2024

India handling the pressure flawlessly!! A good batting performance followed by decent bowling under pressure to win the Aussies. Congratulations on making it to the semis!! 👏🏾

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) June 24, 2024

This is how India faced Aus today #INDVAUS #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/KXf8z1yuJn

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 24, 2024

It was a Hitman show! 🔥 You were just smart with the bat, @ImRo45! 😍 Our unbeaten streak continues as we head into the semis! 💪 Let’s bring this trophy home guys! 🏆🇮🇳#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/7oKNXLrX2

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 24, 2024

Unbelievable catch. A timely wicket. Economics too.
Axar Patel’s contributions don’t get the same attention…but he made the difference in clutch games. vs Pak. vs Aus.
Well played, Bapu 🫡 #IndvAus

– Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 24, 2024

India v England – 2nd Semi Final – June 27, 2014 pic.twitter.com/ieDfLyncoJ

– Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) June 24, 2024

India Jeetega!🥳🇮🇳🔥#Whistle4Blue #T20WorldCup #INDVAUS pic.twitter.com/rnJhDqTi9D

– Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) June 24, 2024

India winnnnnnnnnnn.
This has set the hearts of billions of people at ease. 19th November is a bit painful now. 🤧#INDvsAUS#AUSvsIND

– Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) June 24, 2024

Captain, Leader, Indian Legend.

– Rohit Gurunath Sharma. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/WTMRrArOZi

— John. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 24, 2024

List of semi finals so far:

South Africa v Afghanistan/Australia in Trinidad & Tobago
India v England in Guyana#T20WorldCup #Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) June 24, 2024

Semi-finals ✅ ✅

𝐴 𝐀𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐭! 🙌

Make it 3⃣ wins in a row in the Super Eight #TeamIndia as they beat Australia by 24 runs! 👏👏#T20WorldCup | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/LNA58vqWMQ

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 24, 2024

SEMI-FINALS. 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘. 𝗘. 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘. 🚨🔥#T20WorldCup #AUSvINDpic.twitter.com/pzBqQy2RbN

– Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 24, 2024

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