For captain Rohit Sharma, the victory wasn’t just about team success, it was also a personal triumph. Rohit Sharma became the first Indian cricketer to win the T20 World Cup twice, having previously lifted the trophy in the 2007 edition under the leadership of MS Dhoni. Now, Rohit became the first Indian cricketer to win the T20 World Cup twice.
In 2007, Rohit scored a crucial unbeaten knock of 30 off 16 against Pakistan in the final. Apart from that, Rohit has also broken two World records after team India successfully managed to lift the T20 World Cup trophy after 13 years.
Rohit Sharma – First Captain to Win 50 T20Is
Rohit Sharma became the first captain in the world to achieve 50 victories in T20 Internationals. He was appointed white-ball captain in 2021, and since then, he has led India in 61 matches. He has won 50 of these games, which makes his winning percentage 78.68. His last win was the biggest one, as India beat South Africa in the summit clash of the T20 World Cup final.
India unbeaten under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy
Adding another layer of dominance to his captaincy, Rohit Sharma achieved the distinction of leading a team to a T20 World Cup victory with a 100% win record. When India last won the T20 World Cup in 2007, they lost their group match against New Zealand by 10 runs. In 2024, India remained undefeated. Rohit Sharma became the first skipper to win the T20 WC with a 100 per cent record.
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