‘Hitman Shines’: Memes go viral after Rohit Sharma’s glorious knock in IND vs AUS clash

India defeated Australia in their final Super 8 match in Saint Lucia during the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, securing their spot in the semi-finals. 

This marks the fifth time in nine editions that the initial champions have reached the semi-finals consecutively. 

In this crucial match, Rohit Sharma showcased his ‘Hitman’ persona brilliantly on Monday, captivating fans and outwitting the Australian bowlers. 

As captain, Rohit once again demonstrated why he is highly respected in the cricket world, turning a formidable Australian bowling attack into mere spectators. 

He smashed eight sixes and seven fours, accumulating 92 runs off just 41 balls, setting the stage for India’s convincing 24-run victory and entry into the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Rohit’s spectacular performance ignited celebrations among Indian cricket fans, who flooded social media with memes and tributes to the Hitman’s masterclass.

Here are a couple of examples:

One user shared a clip of Pankaj Tripathi visibly emotional, captioned with: “World cup jeetne ki Hope jaag gayi. Thank you Rohit sharma. 🥺"

World cup jeetne ki Hope jaag gayi. Thank you Rohit sharma. 🥺 pic.twitter.com/PaI7l3KIlr

— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) June 24, 2024

Another user posted an image of Rohit Sharma from the last match, writing: “When my son asks who Rohit Sharma was in the future, I’ll show him this picture.”

When my son will ask who was Rohit Sharma in future?

I will show him this pic#IndvsAus #Rohit pic.twitter.com/glPYnOHslv

— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) June 24, 2024

Never seen any Player hammered 4 sixes vs Mitchell Starc in ICC Tournaments, But Rohit ...

Rohit Sharma got into Vintage Mode, that set the tone for Team India 🇮🇳

29 Runs against Mitchell Starc is not everyone's cup of tea ☕ #INDvsAUS #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/P8iCKV4qym

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) June 24, 2024

That's Some Revenge 🚨

ICC World Cup 2023 - Travis Head took the Catch of Rohit Sharma, India 🇮🇳 Lost the World Cup

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 - Rohit Sharma took the Catch of Travis Head, Australia 🇦🇺 Eliminated #INDvsAUS #Rohit pic.twitter.com/QxHADQgwEn

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) June 24, 2024

Indian fans when Rohit Sharma gets into the Hitman zone pic.twitter.com/BCzQF9VN4s

— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) June 24, 2024

Me walking in living room watching Rohit Sharma destroying Australia pic.twitter.com/BfNlBy5Dkn

— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) June 24, 2024

Congratulations Australia now back to Sydney. India & Afghanistan defeated Australia in the T20 World Cup

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Skipper Rashid Khan done it.

What a match, well played Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib, Naveen Ul Haq.#Rohit #INDvsAUS #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #Hitman pic.twitter.com/riiCZJbQHc

— Ashutosh Srivastava 🇮🇳 (@sri_ashutosh08) June 25, 2024

Rohit Sharma 🐐#INDVSAUS pic.twitter.com/Ju1qOBA4Pg

— Abhishek (@be_mewadi) June 24, 2024

Rohit Sharma Australia walo ki hotel ke samne #AFGvsBANpic.twitter.com/YkiZmEnBve

— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) June 25, 2024

Australia is out of the T20 World Cup, and Afghanistan has qualified for the semi Finals.

Captain Rohit Sharma Supremacy ❤️. pic.twitter.com/j77LDyBhOr

— Jod Insane (@jod_insane) June 25, 2024