Although it wasn’t a direct response for November 19, India dominated Australia in their Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Darren Sammy International Cricket Stadium in St Lucia on Monday, June 24. Rohit Sharma shone for the Men in Blue with an aggressive innings, scoring a decisive 92 off just 41 balls. Travis Head posed a threat to India’s victory hopes, but Jasprit Bumrah dismissed the danger man, extinguishing Australia’s chances of defeating the top team in Group 1.
Australia posted 181 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, with Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel excelling among the Indian bowlers to contain the formidable Australian batting lineup. Kuldeep showcased his bowling prowess, helping India maintain composure during several threatening partnerships involving Travis Head.
India secured their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a 24-run victory. They topped Group 1 and maintained an undefeated streak throughout the tournament. This win also marked India’s third consecutive victory over Australia in men’s T20 World Cups, a streak that began in 2014. Alongside South Africa, India remains one of the only two teams yet to be defeated in the T20 World Cup.
IND VS AUS Highlights
India is set to face England in a rematch of the 2022 semi-final, having advanced to the last-four stage undefeated. This is the first time since 2014 that India has reached the semi-finals without suffering a loss.
The victory also jeopardized Australia’s chances of advancing beyond the Super 8 stage. After being upset by Afghanistan earlier, Australia’s hopes now hinge on Afghanistan losing to Bangladesh in their final Super 8 match on Tuesday morning. If Afghanistan wins, Mitchell Marsh’s team will be eliminated from the tournament.
India’s Spin Dominance
Australia might have felt let down by the performance of their lower middle order, especially following Travis Head’s explosive batting display. The Australian opener was in phenomenal form as he took on the Indian bowling attack, including Jasprit Bumrah.
Travis Head’s brilliance saw him score 76 runs off 43 balls, including four sixes and nine boundaries. His outstanding innings propelled Australia to 62 for 1 during the powerplay, despite losing David Warner in the first over.
Head and captain Mitchell Marsh built an 81-run partnership, presenting a significant threat to India as they scored consistently from both ends. However, Kuldeep Yadav ended the partnership in the 9th over by dismissing Mitchell Marsh, with Axar Patel taking a spectacular catch that could contend for the ‘catch of the tournament’.
Glenn Maxwell showed promise with 20 runs off 12 balls, including 2 sixes and 3 boundaries, but Kuldeep Yadav outsmarted the Australian all-rounder with a deceptive wrong’un delivery.
Axar Patel joined the action by dismissing Marcus Stoinis, who scored just 2 runs. Travis Head remained a threat to India, consistently finding ways to keep the scoreboard ticking. However, Jasprit Bumrah’s clever slower delivery ended Head’s innings at 76 runs from 43 balls, dashing Australia’s hopes.
Despite Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya being expensive, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel shone brightly as India secured victory through another cohesive team effort. Arshdeep Singh made a significant contribution by taking the crucial wicket of David Warner and adding another three-wicket haul to his tally.
Rohit’s Relentless Revenge
Rohit Sharma set new benchmarks for India in T20 World Cups, hitting 8 sixes and 7 boundaries. The Indian captain’s powerful hitting included a colossal 100-meter six off Pat Cummins. Rohit also made history by becoming the first player in men’s T20I cricket to achieve 200 sixes, bringing his total to 203.
Rohit Sharma reached his fifty in just 19 balls, showcasing his dominance against the pace of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins during the powerplay. This feat marked the fastest fifty by a batsman against Australia in men’s T20 World Cup history.
Rohit Sharma appeared unstoppable, relentlessly dispatching deliveries into the stands with precision and power against the Australian bowlers. His performance seemed fueled by a desire for redemption after the disappointment of November 19, showing no mercy to the Mitchell Marsh-led Australian team.
India collected 205 runs in their allotted 20 overs, marking their highest total against Australia in T20 World Cup history. Suryakumar Yadav contributed a rapid 31 runs off just 16 balls, while Shivam Dube added a six and 2 boundaries in his 22-ball 28. Hardik Pandya continued his effective finishing role with a brisk 27 off 17 balls. Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with 9 runs off 5 balls, including a six, as India concluded strongly, crossing the 200-run mark for the first time in this edition of the T20 World Cup.
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