Team India continues its victorious journey in the T20 World Cup 2024, securing its sixth consecutive win. In a thrilling match on Monday, India defeated Australia and proudly entered the semi-finals. Captain Rohit Sharma led the charge with an explosive 92 runs off 41 balls, supported by a strong bowling performance from the team. India set a challenging target of 206 runs, which Australia failed to chase, finishing at 181/7 in 20 overs. India clinched the victory by 24 runs.
Match Highlights
Rohit Sharma's Heroics: Rohit Sharma scored a magnificent 92 runs off 41 balls, guiding India to a formidable total.
Bowling Prowess: Kuldeep Yadav's crucial wickets and Arshdeep Singh's 3-wicket haul turned the game in India's favor.
Australia's Struggle: Despite a strong start by Travis Head (76 runs off 43 balls) and Mitchell Marsh (37 runs), Australia's middle order collapsed.
Australia's Innings
Travis Head: 76 runs (43 balls)
Mitchell Marsh: 37 runs
Other Contributions: David Warner (6), Glenn Maxwell (20), Marcus Stoinis (2), Tim David (15), Matthew Wade (1), Pat Cummins (14*), Mitchell Starc (4*)
India's Bowling
Arshdeep Singh: 3 wickets
Kuldeep Yadav: 2 wickets
Jasprit Bumrah: 1 wicket
Axar Patel: 1 wicket
India's Innings
Rohit Sharma: 92 runs (41 balls)
Suryakumar Yadav: 31 runs
Shivam Dube: 28 runs
Hardik Pandya: 27* runs
Rishabh Pant: 15 runs
Ravindra Jadeja: 9* runs
Upcoming Semi-Final
India, qualifying from Group-1, will face England in the second semi-final on June 27 at Providence Stadium, Guyana. This match brings back memories of the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final, where England defeated India and went on to win the title.
Meanwhile, Australia and Afghanistan are competing for the other semi-final spot from Group-1. If Afghanistan beats Bangladesh, they will directly enter the semis. Otherwise, net run rate will determine whether Australia or Afghanistan advances to face South Africa.
