How Have Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Performed In ICC World Cup Semi-finals?

image-loy2lnivTwo legends in one-frame, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AP News)

In the intense realm of the ICC World Cup semi-finals, cricket maestros Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's performances have undergone meticulous scrutiny from fans. With the cricketing universe eagerly anticipating the impending clash between India and New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semi-final, it presents an opportune moment to delve into the duo's past semi-final encounters. 

Maintaining exceptional form throughout the World Cup 2023, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have notched up 50+ scores in the nine matches leading up to the semi-finals. Surprisingly, neither has secured a half-century in the ODI World Cup semi-finals in their previous appearances, encountering formidable challenges against top-tier opposition.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ICC WC Semis

Kohli's semi-final scores include nine against Pakistan in 2011, 1 against Australia in 2015, and 1 against New Zealand in 2019, all against left-arm pacers. 

Similarly, Rohit faced struggles, posting 34 against Australia in 2015 and a mere one against New Zealand in 2019, highlighting the challenges posed by left-arm pacers in crucial knockout matches. 

As the cricketing world anticipates the clash at Wankhede Stadium, fans are eager to witness whether Kohli and Rohit can overcome their semi-final hurdles and create historic moments on the grand stage.