Indian skipper Rohit Sharma finally found his stride with the bat in the Champions Trophy finals against New Zealand. The 37-year-old was the topic of discussion ahead of the massive game, as it was said that Rohit is set to retire from ODI cricket.
On the third ball of the sixth over, Rohit charged down the track and hit Nathan Smith for a huge six. The Indian skipper got good connection on the ball as he deposited Nathan Smith for a massive six into the stands. The distance was measured at 92 meters as Rohit moved to 27 runs.
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New Zealand, who have been known for their amazing fielding in the tournament, dropped a key catch in the seventh over. Kyle Jamieson was bowling to Shubman Gill, who tried to bat aggressively but mistimed the ball. Daryl Mitchell tried his best to catch the ball but dropped the chance.
Rohit Sharma's fifty lights up India’s chase in CT2025 finals
India needed 252 runs to win the Champions Trophy 2025 trophy and Kyle Jamieson saw Rohit get things started in style. The Indian skipper pulled the pacer deep into the stands for a huge six as nine runs came off the first over. William O Rourke then gave 13 runs from his first over as India raced to 22 for no loss from two overs.
After few quiet overs, both Indian batters decided to up the ante as they took the Kiwi bowlers on. Rohit in particular hit the pacers over the top with ease to show his class with the bat. Nathan Smith was smashed for 14 runs in the eight over by Rohit as India’s skipper reached 47 off 35 balls.
The fifty came on the first ball of the 11th over as the massive Indian contingent in the stands gave him huge ovation. Seeing his skipper go for runs, Shubman Gill didn’t hold back as he started to break the shackles. India reached their century in the 17th over, making a great start to the chase.
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