The exciting Super 12 clash between India and Zimbabwe concluded with the former crushing the African nation by 71 runs and cruising into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2022. In the midst of the match, one of the incidents garnered a lot of attention as a pitch invader came to meet the Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma.
The young fan got onto the ground and was seen emotionally approaching the Men in Blue captain and was later taken away by the security present on the ground. The fan was seemingly in tears as he met Rohit Sharma but the moment was intervened by the security officials at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Moreover, it is understood that appropriate action has been taken on the fan for invading the pitch.
A fan invaded the field today to meet Rohit Sharma, he was in tears when he came close to Rohit.
The fan has been fined 6.5 Lakhs INR for invading the field. pic.twitter.com/CmiKIocTHf
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 6, 2022
Furthermore, as the security personnel managed to handle the situation, the fan was fined a whopping INR 6.5 lakhs for breaking the discipline that spectators must maintain in the stands.
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Coming to the match, Team India registered a comprehensive win over Zimbabwe as they posted a mammoth total of 186 in their stipulated 20 overs. In response to the massive score, the African nation was thoroughly beaten by the bowling unit and humbled as India won the two points from the contest.
India along with the likes of Pakistan have registered their spots in the semi-finals of the tournament from the Group 2 of the Super 12 stage. Rohit Sharma and his men are set to lock horns with England on Thursday, November 10 at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide for the last four matches.
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The side will look to maintain the sheer dominance they projected against Zimbabwe and will look to clinch the coveted title this year since their last win in the T20 finals back in 2007.
