India captain Rohit Sharma led from the front in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 against the England National Cricket Team. The high-stakes match is being played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Rohit Sharma, continuing his superb form in the tournament, delivered a crucial performance in this semi-final clash.
Initially, Rohit appeared a bit tentative, but he quickly adapted to the conditions. He batted with caution, ensuring he kept the run rate in check while also putting pressure on the England bowlers. His innings featured some exquisite shots, and he maintained a steady flow of runs, keeping India in a strong position.
However, Rohit’s promising innings was cut short by England’s leg-spinner, Adil Rashid. On the fourth ball of the 14th over, Rashid bowled a googly that Rohit tried to hit out of the park. The ball stayed low and went under Rohit’s bat, rattling the stumps. His dismissal at a critical juncture brought England back into the game.
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Despite Rohit’s departure, India managed to post a competitive total of 171 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Rohit’s partnership with Suryakumar Yadav was particularly significant, as the duo added 73 runs for the third wicket. This partnership played a key role in setting a challenging target for England.
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After Rohit Sharma’s wicket, Jofra Archer struck in the 16th over, dismissing Suryakumar Yadav and giving England another breakthrough. However, the foundation laid by Rohit and Suryakumar ensured that India had a defendable total on the board. As the game progresses, India will rely on their bowlers to capitalize on this platform and secure a place in the final.
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India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
England (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
