India Vs New Zealand semi-final: Rohit Sharma on fire, rains fours & sixes; netizens erupt

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India Vs New Zealand semi-final: Rohit Sharma on fire, rains fours & sixes; netizens erupt

Rohit’s heroics created a fan frenzy among the already charged up environment at the Wankhede stadium, who made loud cheers & slogans for Team India.

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November 15, 2023 14:50 IST
India Vs New Zealand semi-final: Rohit Sharma on fire, rains fours & sixes; netizens erupt
India Vs New Zealand semi-final: Rohit Sharma on fire, rains fours & sixes; netizens erupt

New Delhi: The first semi-final between India and Sri Lanka started off on a blistering note with skipper Rohit Sharma leading from the front. Within minutes of Indian openers taking to field, Rohit went on rampage and pummeled every New Zealand bowler with big knocks including boundaries & sixes. (https://www.banucciteam.com)

From the very beginning of game, the hitman, akin to his name, rained fours & sixes, thereby posting a huge total on the scoreboard in just 5 overs.

While Rohit went on boundary hitting spree at Wankhede stadium, he was ably supported by Shubman Gill at the other end.

Rohit’s heroics created a fan frenzy among the already charged up environment at the Wankhede stadium, who made loud cheers & slogans for Team India.

Rohit Sharma also created a record in this match. His string of sixes made him the cricketer with highest number of sixes in the World Cup, a record earlier held by Chris Gayle. Rohit overtook Gayle’s 49 sixes by hitting his 50th six in the semi-final of ongoing World Cup 2023.

How netizens lauded the hitman

The social media matched steps with hitman’s exploits on the field. While Rohit pulverized Kiwi’s bowling attack, the netizens sang paeans for the Indian skipper. Many thanked the hitman for pumping up the game while others lauded an innings corresponding to his stature.

Some said that Rohit Sharma set the pace for thrilling semi-final and Kiwis will have no option but to subjugate themselves before the powerful Indian batting line-up.

Many fans in the stadium were seen enjoying & cheering Rohit’s brilliant run pile-up while others waving Indian flag over Men in Blue’s valiant start.

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