Rohit created history by hitting a fifty
In the semi-final match against England, Indian captain Rohit Sharma made history by scoring a brilliant half-century. Rohit became the first Indian captain to score 50 or more runs in a knockout match of the T20 World Cup. His innings of 57 runs in 39 balls included six fours and two sixes. With this knock, Rohit also crossed the milestone of 5000 runs as an Indian captain, becoming the fifth Indian captain to achieve this feat. The top spot in this list is held by Virat Kohli with 12883 runs in 213 matches as Indian captain, followed by MS Dhoni, Mohammad Azharuddin, and Sourav Ganguly.
5000 runs in International Cricket (Indian Captain)
Rohit Sharma’s achievement of reaching 5000 runs as an Indian captain is significant in the context of the team’s leadership history. Captaining in 122 matches, Rohit has now etched his name alongside some of the legendary captains of Indian cricket. Having taken up the limited overs and Test captaincy in recent years, Rohit has made a mark with his leadership and batting prowess. His consistency and ability to lead the team from the front have been key to his success as the captain of the Indian team.
Indian team’s playing 11
In the semi-final match against England, the Indian team’s playing 11 included star players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant. The team also had a strong bowling lineup with Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel among others. With a blend of experienced players and promising talents, the Indian team was geared up to face the challenge posed by England in the semi-final clash. The selection of the playing 11 reflected the team management’s strategy to field a balanced side capable of taking on any opposition in the high-stakes match.
