Rohit Sharma's Devastating Assault on Mitchell Starc in T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma's Devastating Assault on Mitchell Starc in T20 World Cup

In a Super 8 encounter during the T20 World Cup in St Lucia, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma unleashed a blistering assault on Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc, leaving spectators in awe of his extraordinary batting prowess.

Facing Starc's left-arm pace, Rohit made a mockery of the Australian pace spearhead, amassing an astonishing 29 runs in a single over. The over witnessed Rohit's effortless boundary-clearing ability, as he smashed four towering sixes and a boundary. The over also included a wide and a dot ball.

Recalling the match on the LiSTNR Sport podcast, Starc admitted, "I have played against him (Rohit) a lot. He had a really good tournament, especially the back end. I think he targeted the wind in St. Lucia as well. There was that one end where we conceded a lot more than others. And I was bowling from that very end (laughs). I had 5 bad balls and he hit all for sixes (four 6s and one 4s)."

Despite Starc eventually dismissing Rohit with a yorker-length ball that shattered his stumps, the damage had already been done. Rohit had amassed an impressive 92 runs from just 41 deliveries, setting the stage for India's eventual victory in the T20 World Cup.

Starc's over against Rohit became a defining moment in the tournament, showcasing the Indian skipper's exceptional batting skills and the Australian team's struggles in the competition. The match sparked discussions about team selection and the challenges faced by Australia in the tournament.

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