India qualified for the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024, as they topped Group 1 in the Super 8s stage by defeating Australia by 24 runs. This match was played at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia on June 24.
Mitchell Marsh, Australia's captain, won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Virat Kohli fell for a duck early on to Josh Hazlewood, but Rohit Sharma went after the Australian bowlers. Sharma completed a brilliant fifty in just 19 balls with 4 fours and 5 sixes. Rishabh Pant made a quick 15 and then Suryakumar Yadav made 31 on 16 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes.
Rohit Sharma made an exciting 92 in 41 balls with 7 fours and 8 sixes to his name. Shivam Dube (28) and Hardik Pandya (27*) did some damage in death overs as India posted 205/5 in 20 overs.
In reply, Travis Head led the chase for Australia with 76 in 43 balls, while Mitchell Marsh made 37 runs. Glenn Maxwell also made 20 runs, but the Indian bowlers made a good comeback despite Head and Marsh's partnership for the second wicket.
Arshdeep Singh took 3/37, while Kuldeep Yadav picked 2/24 as Australia only managed 181/7 in 20 overs. Rohit Sharma was named the Player of the Match for his stupendous 92-run knock. s
Australia’s chances for the semi-finals will now depend on the result of the Afghanistan v Bangladesh match. India has qualified for the semi-final and will face England at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on June 27.
The cricket fraternity congratulated India on their qualification for the semi-finals and lauded the performance of the team on social media.
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