As Rohit Sharma bids farewell to T20I cricket after leading India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, it’s time to look back at some of his most memorable innings in the format.
Rohit, who made his T20I debut in 2007, has been a stalwart of the Indian team, serving as both a player and captain.
Rohit Sharma’s retirement from T20Is marks the end of an era for Indian cricket. As the leading run-scorer in the format with 4231 runs in 159 matches, he has been a consistent performer for the team.
His aggressive batting style at the top of the order has provided India with quick starts on numerous occasions.
Rohit’s leadership skills were also on display during the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he led India to their second title triumph. His calm and composed demeanor on the field has been a hallmark of his captaincy.
Here are three of his most memorable knocks of Rohit Sharma in T20Is:
1. Rohit Sharma’s 118* vs Sri Lanka, 2017
In this match played at Indore, Rohit Sharma etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player to score a T20I century.
Chasing a target of 171, Rohit anchored the innings with an unbeaten 118 off just 43 balls, laced with 12 fours and 10 sixes. His innings helped India win the match by seven wickets with 27 balls to spare.
2. Rohit Sharma’s 121* vs Afghanistan, 2024
In the third T20I of the three-match series against Afghanistan in 2024, Rohit answered his critics in style.
After scoring two ducks in the first two matches, he smashed an unbeaten 121 off just 69 balls, which included 11 fours and 8 sixes.
His knock helped India win the thrilling match in the second Super Over and clinch the series
3. Rohit Sharma’s 92 vs Australia, T20 World Cup 2024
In the Super 8 match against Australia during the 2024 T20 World Cup, Rohit played a match-winning knock of 92 off just 41 balls.
After losing Virat Kohli for a duck, Rohit took an aggressive approach and completed his fifty in just 19 balls.
His innings helped India post a total of 205 and win the match by 24 runs, securing their place in the semi-finals
As Rohit Sharma moves on to focus on ODIs and Test cricket, he leaves behind a rich legacy in T20 internationals. His contributions to the team’s success, both as a player and captain, will be remembered fondly by Indian cricket fans. The three knocks mentioned above are just a glimpse of his impact on the format, and he will be sorely missed in the shortest format of the game.
