India secured their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 after a convincing victory over Australia in their final Super Eight match at St Lucia. This crucial win in Group 1 propelled India to 6 points, a total that proved insurmountable for Australia, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.

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The standout performer of the match was Rohit Sharma, who showcased his batting prowess by scoring an impressive 92 runs off just 41 balls, including 7 fours and 8 sixes. Sharma's explosive innings helped India post a formidable total of 205 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite his stellar performance, Sharma was eventually dismissed by Mitchell Starc after a breathtaking display of power-hitting.

Notably, during the match, Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first player in the world to hit 200 sixes in T20I cricket. Additionally, Sharma set a new record for the most sixes hit against a single opponent in international cricket.