India vs Australia T20 World Cup 2024: Live Updates and Thrilling Moments You Can’t Miss

India vs Australia: Super 8 T20 World Cup Highlights, India cruised into the T20 World Cup semi-finals on Monday, thanks to a spectacular 92 from skipper Rohit Sharma. This victory by 24 runs over Australia pushes them closer to the brink of elimination.

India vs Australia T20 World Cup 2024

Rohit’s Power-Packed Innings

In a stunning 41-ball knock, Rohit Sharma hammered eight sixes to propel India to a towering 205-5, their highest score in the tournament, at Gros Islet, St Lucia.

Australia’s Chase, Led by Travis Head

Travis Head fought valiantly with a fierce 76, but India managed to hold Australia to 181-7, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament.

The Significance of the Clash

This Super Eight match between two former champions gained extra importance after Afghanistan’s surprise victory over Australia, which threw Group 1 wide open.

Early Breakthrough by Hazlewood

After opting to field first, Australia struck early, with Josh Hazlewood dismissing Virat Kohli for a duck.

Rohit’s Explosive Performance

Rohit Sharma took on Mitchell Starc despite a dip in form, hitting him for four sixes in a single over, making it 29 runs. Pat Cummins, who had claimed consecutive hat-tricks in his last two matches, was brought in to stop the onslaught but was welcomed with a massive six by Rohit, who hit a 19-ball fifty, his first of the tournament.

India’s Scoring Surge

India sped to the 100-run mark by the ninth over. Although Starc returned to prevent Rohit from scoring the tournament’s first century, Suryakumar Yadav (31) and Shivam Dube (28) played brisk innings, while Hardik Pandya’s 27 not out pushed India past the 200-run mark for the first time in the tournament.

Arshdeep’s Early Strike

Arshdeep Singh shook Australia by removing David Warner in the first over, possibly Warner’s last game for Australia.

Counter-attack by Marsh and Head

Mitchell Marsh (37) joined Travis Head in a counter-attack that steadied Australia’s chase. Axar Patel’s spectacular one-handed catch at deep square leg ended Marsh’s innings, but Head continued aggressively, reaching a 24-ball fifty.

Key Wickets by Kuldeep and Bumrah

Kuldeep Yadav bowled Glenn Maxwell (20) with a perfect delivery, and Jasprit Bumrah sealed the win for India by dismissing Head with a clever change of pace.

Statistical Highlights

• India: 205-5 in 20 overs
• Australia: 181-7 in 20 overs

India’s Batting

• Rohit Sharma: 92 runs (41 balls, 8 sixes)
• Suryakumar Yadav: 31 runs (23 balls)
• Shivam Dube: 28 runs (18 balls)
• Hardik Pandya: 27 runs not out (15 balls)

Australia’s Batting

• Travis Head: 76 runs (48 balls)
• Mitchell Marsh: 37 runs (25 balls)
• Glenn Maxwell: 20 runs (14 balls)

India’s impressive performance, led by Rohit Sharma’s explosive innings and key contributions from bowlers like Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah, ensured their place in the semi-finals. They will now face England, with Australia’s chances in the tournament looking grim after this defeat.