In the T20 World Cup 2024, India reached the final, thanks to the crucial role played by captain Rohit Sharma. With key innings, he paved the way for the team's victories. Notably, he was instrumental in the Super-8 victory against the strong Australian team and in the semifinal win against England.
On Thursday, at Providence Stadium in Guyana, Rohit Sharma thrashed the England bowlers despite the early dismissal of Kohli and Pant. He scored 57 runs off 39 balls, including 2 massive sixes and 6 fours.
After hitting his fifth four in this match, Rohit Sharma broke an all-time World Cup record. With 113 fours, he became the player with the most fours in T20 World Cup history, surpassing Sri Lankan legend Mahela Jayawardene, who had 111 fours. Virat Kohli stands in third place with 105 fours.
Most Fours in T20 World Cup History:
Rohit Sharma - 113 fours (in 43 matches)
Mahela Jayawardene - 111 fours (in 31 matches)
Virat Kohli - 105 fours (in 32 matches)
David Warner - 103 fours (in 41 matches)
Tillakaratne Dilshan - 101 fours (in 34 matches)
Additionally, by hitting two sixes in this match, Rohit Sharma became the first Indian player to score 50 or more sixes in T20 World Cup history, reaching a total of 50 sixes. West Indies legend Chris Gayle holds the top spot with 63 sixes.
Moreover, Rohit Sharma has completed 5,000 runs as a captain in international cricket, becoming the fifth Indian cricketer to achieve this milestone. Before Rohit, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Mohammad Azharuddin, and Sourav Ganguly had achieved this feat.
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