In this article, we mention the Rohit Sharma strategy to back the Indian batting after Virat’s wicket in India vs Australia
In the recent T20 World Cup Super 8s clash between India and Australia, Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, played a monumental innings that left the Australian bowlers clueless. His aggressive 41-ball 92 motivated India to a commanding total of 205/5, paving the way for a comfortable 24-run victory. This knock not only secured India’s place in the semi-finals but also effectively ended Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign.
Rohit Sharma Destroy Australian Bowlers
Rohit Sharma, who is known for having an exceptional understanding of cricket, saw an important element early on: the breeze. He saw that the Australian bowlers were making the most of the wind by bowling against it to add extra swing and movement to their shots. Rohit decided to open up the off-side of the field in response to this. He was no longer limited to playing just on the leg side, where the wind favoured the bowlers thanks to this tactical change.
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This change in approach confused the Australia players. The bowlers expecting Rohit to play his usual shots on the leg side, were left scrambling as he unleashed powerful drives and cuts through the off side. Once the entire field was spread out, Rohit had complete freedom to pick his spots and launch into his signature six-hit.
This wasn’t just a match-winning knock it was a record-breaking one as well. During his innings, Rohit Sharma became the first cricketer to smash 200 sixes in T20 internationals. He also surpassed Babar Azam to become the batsman with the most runs in the T20 format.
While Rohit’s knock stole the show, it’s important to acknowledge the contributions of his fellow batsman and the Indian bowlers who defended the total with grit. However, Rohit Sharma’s captaincy and his ability to adapt his batting based on the conditions played a pivotal role in India’s emphatic victory.
