IND Vs AUS: India secures spot in semifinals after comprehensive 24-run victory over Australia in Super 8 stage
India beats Australia by 24 runs: In a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup 2024, India secured a spot in the semifinals after a comprehensive 24-run victory over Australia in the Super 8 stage at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St. Lucia on Monday.
The match, held at a packed stadium, witnessed a brilliant performance by Rohit Sharma, whose masterful batting display guided India to a decisive win.
Rohit Sharma's swashbuckling 92 followed by Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav's influential spells along with Axar Patel's one-handed stunner sealed a 24-run win for India against Australia and sealed their berth in the semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup.
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Make that 3⃣ victories in a row in the Super Eight for #TeamIndia as they beat Australia by 24 runs! ????????#T20WorldCup | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/LNA58vqWMQ — BCCI (@BCCI) June 24, 2024
In a turbulent chase where momentum swung like a pendulum at St Lucia, it was India who punched their tickets into the semi-final with a comprehensive win. The Rohit Sharma-led side will face England in the semi-final at Providence Stadium, in Guyana on June 27
Recapping the match, Australia won the toss and decided to bowl against India.
Rohit Sharma (32 runs from 41 balls, 7 fours and 8 sixes) played a stupendous knock at a strike rate of 224.39. Rohit's captain's knock helped India to put 205/5 on the scoreboard in the first inning.
Suryakumar Yadav (31 runs from 16 balls, 3 fours and 2 sixes) and Hardik Pandya (27* runs from 17 balls, 1 four and 2 sixes) played a supporting role and gave a solid target.
Mitchell Starc and Marcus Stoinis led the Aussie bowling attack after both of them picked up two wickets each in their respective spells.
During the run chase, Travis Head (76 runs from 43 balls, 9 fours and 4 sixes) played a dangerous knock but Jasprit Bumrah removed the Aussie opener in the 17th. Mitchell Marsh (37 runs from 28 balls, 3 fours and 2 sixes) also tried his best to chase the 206-run target but fell short in front of the Indian bowling attack.
Arshdeep Singh led the Indian bowling attack after he picked up three wickets in his four-over spell and helped India to win the match by 24 runs.
India skipper Rohit Sharma was named the Player of the Match after his stupendous knock in the first inning
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Captain Rohit Sharma put on a stunning show with the bat to set up #TeamIndia's win & bagged the Player of the Match award ???? ????#T20WorldCup | #AUSvIND | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/gCo66HWeVa — BCCI (@BCCI) June 24, 2024
India's 24-run victory over Australia in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 was a testament to their all-round capabilities. Rohit Sharma's stellar batting and the bowlers' disciplined performance have ensured India's place in the semifinals, bringing them one step closer to World Cup glory.
Brief score: India 205/5 (Rohit Sharma 92, Suryakumar Yadav 31; Mitchell Starc 2/45) vs Australia 181/7 (Travis Head 76; Arshdeep Singh 3-37, Kuldeep Yadav 2-24).
- With inputs from agencies
