“Cricket has Never seen a more selfless cricketer than Rohit Sharma . What a player!”, fans hail Rohit Sharma after his fiery knock against New Zealand in the semi final.
In the 2023 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium on November 15, Indian captain Rohit Sharma continued his pattern of providing the team with exceptional starts.
Having won the toss and choosing to bat first, Rohit displayed remarkable intent right from the beginning. His dynamic start took New Zealand by surprise, as all four of their primary bowlers had a go in the initial powerplay. Rohit swiftly reached 47 off 28 deliveries before sending a slower delivery from Tim Southee skyward, ultimately being caught by Kiwi captain Kane Williamson. Notably, during this innings, the accomplished batsman became the first to achieve the milestone of hitting 50 sixes in ODI World Cup history.
Rohit’s consistent quickfire starts have played a pivotal role in India’s strong batting performances, amassing 550 runs in 10 games at an impressive average of 55 and a strike rate of 124.15. Amidst several aggressive innings in the 40s, the opening batsman has also registered a century and three half-centuries in the tournament.
In this high-stakes knockout encounter, Rohit once again showcased his selflessness with a captivating batting display, earning praise from fans on Twitter for his remarkable performance under pressure.