WATCH: Fans chant for Rohit Sharma after India’s semifinal triumph over New Zealand

India defeated New Zealand in a high-scoring encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15. The Men in Blue continued their winning rhythm and registered a 70-run victory against the Blackcaps. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer smashed centuries while Mohammed Shami picked up 7 wickets.

Meanwhile, in an ecstatic display of fandom, elated supporters serenaded India skipper Rohit Sharma with the resounding chant, “Mumbai ka bhai kon? Rohit Rohit,” following India’s triumphant victory over New Zealand in the semifinal. 

The jubilant scenes captured on video quickly went viral across the internet, showcasing the passionate connection fans share with the Indian captain. The rhythmic chants echoed the sentiment of Mumbai’s pride, underscoring Rohit’s stellar performance and his significant role in propelling India to the final. 

Watch the video here:

Brilliant all-round performance by India

Talking about the match, India, opting to bat first, asserted dominance from the start, with the captain’s aggressive play setting the tone as he scored 47 runs off just 29 balls. Later, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli built a monumental partnership. Kohli surpassed former legend Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI centuries with his 50th ODI hundred, and with Shreyas Iyer’s power-hitting, they reached an imposing total of 397.

In the 2nd innings, Mohammed Shami’s excellent seam bowling in the powerplay removed both Kiwi openers Devon Conway and in-form Rachin Ravindra. Despite the early setbacks, a valiant 181-run stand between Daryl Mitchell and skipper Kane Williamson, New Zealand fought back. 

India’s fielding lapses added pressure, but Rohit introduced Shami in the middle overs and he redeemed with crucial breakthroughs. Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah picked vital wickets, and Shami continued to slay as he dismissed Mitchell who smashed a wonderful century. Shami finished the match with a seven-fer, sealing India’s victory. The Indian team will now face the winner of the 2nd semi-final which is being played between Australia and South Africa in Kolkata.