For Rohit Sharma, the T20 World Cup 2024 clash against Australia wasn’t just another Super 8 fixture — it was personal. Still carrying the scars of the 2023 ODI World Cup final heartbreak, Rohit and Team India entered the contest with a silent vow: Make Australia pay.
Redemption on the Mind
Speaking candidly on JioHotstar, Rohit admitted the pain of November 19, 2023 — when Australia stunned India in Ahmedabad — was a powerful motivator.
“The anger was always there. It was in the back of my mind. Inhone hamara 19 November kharaab kiya. We should reserve something for them.”
He further added that the India dressing room had discussed the emotional weight of the match long before the toss.
The ‘Return Gift’ Plan
India saw their final Super 8 clash as a chance for sweet revenge — and a way to knock Australia out of the T20 World Cup.
“We should also give them a nice gift,” Rohit said with a grin.
Despite the intensity, Rohit clarified that while batting, his focus stayed on execution — not vengeance.
“You have these thoughts in your mind. But when you’re batting, you’re not thinking, ‘I want to knock them out.’”
Twin Triumphs Under Rohit Sharma
India dominated the must-win clash:
- Scored 205/4 while batting first
- Restricted Australia to 181/7, eliminating them and helping Afghanistan qualify
India carried this momentum forward to lift the T20 World Cup trophy, beating South Africa in a thrilling final.
The win ended India’s 12-year ICC trophy drought, and later, under Rohit’s leadership, the Men in Blue also won the 2025 Champions Trophy, defeating New Zealand.
Summary
This wasn’t just a cricket match — it was closure for Rohit Sharma and his team. The T20 WC win over Australia wasn’t just a strategic victory, it was an emotional return gift, neatly wrapped in sixes, wickets, and silent fire.
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