Rohit Sharma told the best innings of his T20 career, an innings in which he hit sixes off the bowlers

India's triumphant victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup under the leadership of Rohit Sharma will be remembered as a historic moment in Indian cricket. The tournament not only brought an end to an 11-year ICC trophy drought for India, but it also marked the perfect farewell for Rohit Sharma, who retired from T20 internationals following the tournament. Among the many memorable performances that defined his illustrious career, Rohit recently revealed that his personal favorite T20 innings wasn’t one of his eight centuries in T20s, including the IPL, but rather a fiery 92-run knock against Australia during the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024. This innings, according to Rohit, stands out as the best of his career due to its context, intensity, and emotional weight.

Speaking to Star Sports, Rohit explained why this particular innings meant more to him than any other. He said, “My best T20 innings is the 92-run innings played against Australia in the 2024 T20 World Cup. When I came out to bat in that match, there was only one thing in my mind — that I have to score runs at all costs. I wanted to attack the Australian bowlers and perform well against them.” True to his words, Rohit went after the Australian bowlers from the start, especially targeting pacer Mitchell Starc, who bore the brunt of his aggressive batting. It was a classic "Hitman" innings — filled with authoritative drives, powerful pulls, and fearless strokes that left the opposition stunned and the fans delighted. Thanks to his innings, India posted a formidable total of 205 runs on the board. In response, Australia could only manage 181 runs before being bowled out, handing India a significant and emotionally charged win.

Rohit also opened up about the emotional motivation behind this explosive innings. He recalled the heartbreak India suffered in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, when Australia defeated them on November 19 and shattered the hopes of millions of Indian fans. “Australia broke the heart of the whole country by defeating us in the ODI World Cup final. So we thought that we have to give them a befitting reply in the T20 World Cup. There were talks in the dressing room that if we win this match, Australia will be out of the tournament,” he shared. This motivation added fuel to Rohit's fire and pushed him to deliver one of the finest performances of his career.

India's campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024 culminated in a glorious victory in the final against South Africa. It was a tense contest, but the Indian team held its nerves to clinch the title. The win was significant not only because it ended India’s long wait for an ICC trophy, but also because it served as a poetic conclusion to Rohit Sharma’s T20I career. His leadership throughout the tournament was widely praised — aggressive yet composed, determined yet flexible. His aggressive starts with the bat often set the tone for India’s innings and made a huge difference in pressure matches.

In the end, Rohit Sharma left the T20 international stage not just as a champion, but as a legend who led from the front, inspired his teammates, and gave fans moments they will cherish forever. His 92 against Australia was more than just an innings — it was a statement, a redemption, and a gift to a nation that stood behind him through thick and thin.