T20 World Cup 2024, SA vs IND Final: Rohit backs Kohli to score in the final | News

In seven innings, Kohli has failed to cross the 100-run mark for the India vs South Africa final. His best score in the 2024 T20 World Cup is 37 runs, which is below his usual standards.

However, Kohli’s record before the 2024 T20 World Cup speaks for itself. Despite a lackluster performance in the US and the Caribbean, Kohli is the highest run-getter in the history of the T20 World Cup. Rohit, who played two scintillating innings in the build-up to the match, is just five runs clear of his compatriot.

Rohit Sharma also backed his former captain for the final and expressed hope that Kohli will deliver when it matters most.

“Kohli is a quality player. Any player can come through that (form). We understand his class and we understand his importance in all these big games. Form is never a problem. When you play cricket for 15 years, form is never a problem. He looks good, the intention is there, he will probably save it for the final. Definitely (backing Kohli for the final). We have been very calm as a team. We understand the occasion (final), it is a big occasion,” Rohit said in a post-match presentation.