Rohit Sharma Breaks Babar Azam's Record, Becomes First Player In World To...

India defeated England by 68 runs in the semifinal to secure their spot in the T20 World Cup final for the second time.

India defeated England by 68 runs in the semifinal to secure their spot in the T20 World Cup final for the second time.

Captain Rohit Sharma top-scored for India in the semifinal match against England with 39-ball 57.

India's win over England helped veteran opener Rohit Sharma break Pakistan captain Babar Azam's elite record in T20Is.

Rohit Sharma has now won 49 out of 61 T20Is as captain of the Indian cricket team, surpassing Babar Azam (48 wins in 85 T20Is) in the process.

India's big win over England also made Rohit Sharma just the second Indian captain after MS Dhoni to reach the T20 World Cup final.

During his knock in the semis, Rohit hit two sixes, making him second batter in the world after Chris Gayle of West Indies to hit 50 sixes in T20 World Cup.

The seasoned opener will return to action when India takes on South Africa in IND vs SA T20 World Cup Final on Saturday (June 29).