Rohit Sharma's Record-Breaking Innings Powers India to T20 World Cup Semi-Finals

Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team captain, showcased his exceptional batting prowess in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Australia on Monday. Known as the "Hitman," Sharma lived up to his reputation by dismantling the star-studded Australian bowling lineup with an explosive innings.

Facing the likes of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, Sharma unleashed a barrage of eight sixes and seven fours, amassing 92 runs off just 41 deliveries. His strike rate of 224.39 left the Australian bowlers in awe.

Sharma's innings not only propelled India to a crucial victory, securing them a semi-final spot, but also etched his name in the record books. He became the first player to hit over 200 sixes in T20Is, surpassing the previous record held by Chris Gayle.

Additionally, Sharma now holds the record for the most sixes against an opponent in all international cricket, with 132 sixes against Australia. This surpasses Gayle's previous record of 130 sixes against England.

Sharma's record-breaking performance also included becoming the highest run-scorer in T20I cricket, surpassing Babar Azam and Virat Kohli. He now has 4165 runs in the format.

His innings also marked the fastest 50 for India in T20Is, achieved in just 19 balls. It was the second-highest individual score for India in T20 World Cups, behind Suresh Raina's 101 against South Africa in 2010.

As captain, Sharma's 92 runs is the highest individual score by a captain in T20 World Cups, surpassing Chris Gayle's 98 against India in 2010.

Sharma's exceptional batting display has once again highlighted his status as one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world. His ability to dominate even the best bowling attacks with his power and precision makes him a formidable force in the game of cricket.

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