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Sports news: Rohit's 92 takes India past Australia, Afghan stars shine, football fans honour Messi

Sports wrap: India secures a spot in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a 24-run victory over Australia in their final Super Eight match at St Lucia. Rohit Sharma's explosive 92 off 41 balls, including 7 fours and 8 sixes, powered India to a total of 205/5 in 20 overs. Rohit also set the record for the fastest fifty by a captain in T20 World Cup history and became the first player to hit 200 T20I sixes. Additionally, India became the first team to achieve 150 T20I wins, now holding the record for the most victories in T20 World Cup history with 34 wins. Meanwhile, 16,000 kms away from Buenos Aires, the Argentina Football Fan Club in South Kolkata celebrated Lionel Messi's birthday on June 24 with enthusiasm, adorned in Argentina's traditional white and blue jerseys.

first published: Jun 25, 2024 10:19 am

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