In the wake of India's heart-wrenching defeat to Australia last October, the Indian team, led by skipper Rohit Sharma, is determined to exact revenge. Sharma set the tone for the match with a magnificent half-century, etching his name in cricketing history as the first batter to smash 200 sixes in T20 Internationals.
Sharma's current strike rate of 255 is a testament to his aggressive batting style. In this particular innings against Australia, he has already launched eight towering sixes into the stands, amassing an impressive 77 runs off just 30 deliveries.
Australia, who elected to bowl first, initially had the upper hand with the early dismissal of Virat Kohli. However, Sharma steadied the Indian innings and unleashed his power against Mitchell Starc's bowling, plundering 29 runs in a single over. Starc's over was a nightmare for the Australian team, with Sharma dispatching four sixes and a four, leaving only a wide delivery as the lone run conceded not off Sharma's bat.
After their unexpected setback against Afghanistan in their previous match, Australia desperately needs to defeat the unbeaten Indian team led by Rohit Sharma. However, if Australia falls short, their hopes of reaching the final four will rest on Bangladesh defeating Afghanistan.
Rohit Sharma's achievement is a testament to his exceptional batting prowess. He has surpassed New Zealand's Martin Guptill, who has 173 sixes to his name, to become the first player to reach the milestone of 200 sixes in T20Is. England's Jos Buttler, known for his innovative shots and aggressive batting, has accumulated 137 sixes, a significant distance behind Sharma's unprecedented tally.
