Watch: "Upar dega toh..." - Rohit Sharma fulfils promise made to Suryakumar Yadav, hits Liam Livingstone for huge six
India captain Rohit Sharma is known for his ability to hit sixes. Rohit is one batter who can hit sixes on any ground because of his sheer timing. During the semi-final match between India and England at Guyana, Rohit again showed why he is such an effortless six-hitter.
England's spinner Liam Livingstone was bowling the eleventh over of India's innings. India had just scored 15 runs in 17 balls after the break. The two batters at the crease, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav were reluctant to take any risk as the game had just resumed after a big rain break.
Before the last ball of the eleventh over, Rohit Sharma signaled to his batting partner Suryakumar Yadav that he would go for his shots if the ball was in his slot. "Upar dega toh deta hu naa (If the ball is full, then I'll hit it for a six)," Rohit said to Suryakumar Yadav.
In the next ball, Livingstone bowled a full ball outside off stump. Rohit obliged and fulfilled his promise by smacking the ball over long-on for a six. Rohit took a big stride and swung freely which helped him get the elevation and clear the boundary.
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WATCH: Rohit Sharma fulfills the promise made to Suryakumar Yadav, hits six next ball
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Rohit Sharma top-scored in the match with 57 off 39 balls. He hit 6 fours and 2 sixes during his knock. His innings proved to be the difference between the two teams in the end on a tricky pitch at Guyana, which was low and slow.
India defeat England, reach third T20 World Cup final
Meanwhile, India dominated England as they marched towards their third T20 World Cup final. The batters put up a good performance despite losing Virat Kohli early. Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav played crucial knocks, which took India to 171-7 in 20 overs.
While Rohit Sharma scored 57, Suryakumar Yadav scored 47 off 36 balls. Allrounder Hardik Pandya played a late cameo of 23 off 13 balls to take India to an above-par score.
In reply, England started brightly but lost their way after their skipper Jos Buttler fell while trying to reverse-sweep Axar Patel. None of the English batters could provide much resistance other than Harry Brook and Jofra Archer as England fell way behind the target.
Jasprit Bumrah picked up 2-12, which included the big wicket of Phil Salt and the last wicket of Jofra Archer. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav picked up 3 wickets apiece as India won the match comfortably by 68 runs. India will now meet South Africa in the final, which will be played on June 29 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
