Rohit Sharma's Record-Breaking Knock Guides India to T20 World Cup Final

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma continued his exceptional form in the T20 World Cup, leading his team with another scintillating knock against England in the semi-final in Guyana. Having played a match-winning innings of 92 off just 41 balls against Australia, Rohit once again rose to the occasion after losing Virat Kohli early. He scored a crucial 57 off 39 balls, keeping India on track for a solid total.

Rohit's innings was a display of power-hitting, including 6 fours and 2 sixes. With his impressive performance, he entered the record books of the T20 World Cup. He became the second batsman, after the iconic West Indian player Chris Gayle, to reach the landmark of 50 sixes in the tournament.

The moment that propelled Rohit to this feat was a well-executed sweep shot over the fine leg boundary, which also brought up his half-century. Rohit also created history by becoming the first Indian captain to score a fifty in the knockout match of the T20 World Cup.

Earlier, England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to field in the rain-delayed semi-final. The match witnessed another rain interruption when India were 65/2 in 8 overs. Both teams were unchanged from their concluding Super Eights games.

Rohit's innings was crucial in setting up a solid platform for India. He shared a 62-run partnership with KL Rahul, who scored 27 off 25 balls. After Rohit's dismissal, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya played valuable cameos to help India reach a competitive total of 168/6.

In response, England's chase was hampered by the rain interruptions. They were set a revised target of 130 runs in 12 overs. Despite a valiant effort from Jos Buttler, who scored 28 off 14 balls, England fell short by 10 runs.

Rohit Sharma's brilliant knock and leadership played a pivotal role in India's victory. He has been in exceptional form throughout the tournament and has led his team from the front. India will now face Pakistan in the final on Sunday, where they will aim to defend their title.

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