Rohit Sharma: In the semi-final match of the Champions Trophy between India and Australia, Rohit Sharma played a powerful shot, due to which the umpire had to fall on the ground to save himself. Its video is becoming quite viral on social media.

Rohit Sharma Chris Gaffaney: Team India made it to the final by defeating Australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. India has reached the final of the tournament for the 5th time. Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul played an important role in the victory against Australia, whose innings are also being praised a lot. But a shot of captain Rohit Sharma also made a lot of discussion, the video of which is going viral on social media.

Rohit's powerful shot

Chasing the target given by Australia, Rohit Sharma gave India a quick start. He started hitting fours in his own aggressive style. However, the innings did not last long, as he was LBW off the ball of Cooper Connolly. Rohit scored 28 runs in 29 balls with three fours and a six. During this innings, he played a powerful shot in front, the ball came towards the umpire at such a high speed that he had to lie down on the ground to save himself.

The umpire was in a fix

Actually, this happened in Nathan Ellis' over. On the last ball of the sixth over, Indian captain Rohit Sharma hit a powerful shot in front, which resulted in a four. He hit the shot so straight and so fast that if umpire Chris Gaffney had not moved, the ball was about to hit him. The reaction time was so short, Rohit was late in playing the shot that the umpire immediately bent down. Its video is going viral on social media.

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Rohit-Gaffney reacted like this

After this incident, reactions were also seen from Rohit Sharma and umpire Chris Gaffney. The reactions of both were worth seeing. Rohit Sharma stuck his tongue out and smiled a little. At the same time, it was clear from the umpire's reaction that he was scared of Rohit's shot.

India took revenge for the 2023 World Cup final

With this victory, India took revenge for the 2023 ODI World Cup final from Australia. Then the Kangaroo team defeated India in the World Cup final in its own home and broke its dream of winning the World Cup. The tearful eyes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were expressing the sorrow of not winning the title after coming so close. However, Rohit's army has now settled the score by defeating Australia in the Champions Trophy.