I was thinking to hit everything that was possible – Rohit Sharma on his 92-run knock against Australia

Rohit Sharma redefined hard-hitting as he hacked away at will against Australia in the Super Eight clash that saw India finishing their run in the Super Eights with an unbeaten streak.

Rohit blasted 92 runs from 41 balls, striking at a rate of 224.39. In the innings, he smashed seven fours and eight sixes that allowed India to regain their foothold after things went awry early on.

Talking at the post-match presentation on his match-winning performance, Rohit Sharma said, “That's what I have to do (in the powerplay), try and see what the bowlers are doing, play accordingly. They changed their plans and tried to bowl against the breeze. Needed to be smart, was just backing myself to do. You got to understand that bowlers are smart, they are not going to bowl into the breeze.”

He further added, “I was thinking to hit everything that was possible. You can access all sides of the field, that is what I was trying to do. It has been a good wicket and you need to back yourself on good wickets, glad that it came off today.”

Rohit concluded by saying, “I told you that 50s and 100s don't matter to me. Need to put the bowlers under pressure, and you need big scores for that. I tried to access all sides of the field, not just one side.”