Twitter Reactions: Selfless Rohit's targeted aggression sets the tone for India at Wankhede
Rohit Sharma played a splendid knock of 47 providing a quick start to India in the powerplay as fans term his selfless player.
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In the semi-final clash of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Mumbai's buzzing Wankhede Stadium, Rohit Sharma, winning the toss, opted to face the challenge head-on. Striding to the crease with Shubman Gill, the anticipation was palpable. Trent Boult, armed with the new ball, eyed a replication of his World Cup 2019 heroics.
Rohit, however, had a different script to unfold. In the very first over, he nonchalantly flicked Boult through mid-on, the ball racing to the boundary. A barrage of boundaries and towering sixes ensued, as Rohit's blade danced with precision. In a mere 29 deliveries, he orchestrated a blitzkrieg, propelling India to a formidable 60 in just seven overs – a testament to his mission to dismantle the powerplay.
The ninth over saw a momentary hiccup. Tim Southee, with his bag of tricks, unleashed a slower delivery. The India skipper, in his signature style, aimed to drill it down the ground but couldn't connect as he desired. The ball soared skyward, and under the looming pressure, Kane Williamson stationed at mid-off sprinted backwards, settling under the ball to snatch a sensational catch. the 36-year-old's cameo, a blazing 47 off 29, might have concluded, but his mission to ignite India's innings had undeniably got a headstart.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
.@ImRo45's departure may have ended his innings but the impact he has made has set the pace for the match!! 🙌 A class act from the Hitman. 🔥#CWC23 #INDvNZ
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 15, 2023
What's been great so far is the intent both openers have shown
— DK (@DineshKarthik) November 15, 2023
Now to keep using that momentum and moving forward is going to be key #CricketTwitter #INDVSNZ
Well played Rohit Sharma. You have changed the mind set of everyone to look at numbers 👏 #INDvsNZ
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 15, 2023
Rohit 😮💨💪🏼
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) November 15, 2023
Once again, Rohit Sharma is doing what only Rohit Sharma can do for India. Captain leading from the front…and once again, making things easier for everyone else around him. #CWC23 #IndvNZ
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 15, 2023
The 𝗦𝗜𝗫𝗘𝗥 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 is on 🔥! @ImRo45 now hits the record of hitting maximum number of 6's in @cricketworldcup history. He hits his 5️⃣0️⃣th 6️⃣, surpassing the great @henrygayle.
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) November 15, 2023
WHAT A PLAYER!! Take a bow Rohit Sharma, u are special! 🙌#RohitSharma #INDvNZ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/1Eqq9acxlU
WC semi final, Rohit making it look like a club match. No fear
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 15, 2023
The HITMAN show is on in Mumbai #IndiaVsNewZealand
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) November 15, 2023
Most Sixes in ODI World Cup:
— MI Fans Army™ (@MIFansArmy) November 15, 2023
50 - Rohit Sharma*
49 - Chris Gayle pic.twitter.com/8BDXCQzXlB
Defination of Selfless Player, Rohit sharma you beauty ❤️#INDvsNZ #RohitSharma #RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/p4hGeZEei5
— Shnaya Khan (@Shnayakhan__) November 15, 2023
Such a selfless player #RohitSharma𓃵 👏 👏 pic.twitter.com/3vM0UlPaun
— jaidev joshi (@jdjoshi60) November 15, 2023
#INDvsNZ
— updates Andi........ (@pramodreddyyek1) November 15, 2023
Don't care about stats...
Just hit the ball to out of stadium..🥵💥💥
Sara coming 🎈 #RohitSharma #Gill pic.twitter.com/odCHf5xGJC
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