What Is Rohit Sharma's Record In T20 World Cup Final? Check Here

Rohit Sharma has been in commendable form in WC 2024 (x)Rohit Sharma has been in commendable form in WC 2024 (x)

The final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 between India and South Africa will be a highly-anticipated showdown at the Kensington Oval Barbados on June 29, 2024. 

Both teams have showcased exceptional performances throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten.

India's journey to the final was marked by a convincing 68-run victory over England in the semi-finals, while South Africa achieved a historic milestone as they defeated Afghanistan to reach their first-ever World Cup final.

Rohit Sharma's Journey In T20 WC Finals So Far

The Indian captain has played two T20 World Cup final matches and has scored a total of 59 runs with a strike rate of 140.47 in the final encounters. He played an impactful innings of unbeaten 30 runs in 16 balls in 2007 against Pakistan and that match resulted in India defeating Pakistan by 5 runs. 

In 2014 Rohit Sharma played a decent knock in which he scored 29 runs in 26 balls with a strike rate of 111.54 but the match resulted in India's defeat against Lanka. 

As he has performed at big stages and looking at this recent form it is important to note that Rohit could be a threat and prime contender to perform against England.

Rohit Sharma's Record In T20 World Cup Final 

Year
Opposition
Runs
Balls
SR
Result
2007
Pakistan30*16187.50Won
2014Sri Lanka
2926111.54Lost

In the final match against SA, Rohit Sharma will be a key player to watch out for as his contributions in finals have generally been noteworthy. His ability to play impactful innings under pressure makes him an important player in such high-stakes matches.

Rohit Sharma's Record In T20 World Cup 2024

Rohit Sharma's consistent form has been pivotal for India, as he accumulated 248 runs in 7 games with an impressive average of 35.43 and a striking rate of 155.97, which included three half-centuries. His dynamic opening has set a strong foundation for India's batting lineup.