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When Rohit Sharma And Dravid Backed Virat Kohli To Deliver In T20 WC 2024 Final

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Virat Kohli scored a crucial 76 runs in the T20WC final [AP Photo]

When Virat Kohli failed to shine in the T20 World Cup 2024, speculations and debates arose about his performance, place, and batting position ahead of the final against South Africa at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.

Despite his poor form, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma backed the star batter to deliver in the crucial match.


Backing from Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid

Virat Kohli had struggled throughout the tournament, averaging just 10.71 and scoring only 75 runs in 7 innings. Fans criticized him for his underwhelming performance, but Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma remained confident.

Dravid expressed his faith by stating, "There is a big one coming up from Kohli." Similarly, Rohit counted on Kohli's experience, saying, "Kohli's saving it for the final."


Kohli's Redemption in the Final

On the final day, June 29, India won the toss and opted to bat first. In a high-voltage clash, India lost early wickets, with Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav dismissed at 34/3 in the 5th over.

Amid the pressure, Kohli stood up, guiding the team to a total of 176/7 in their 20 overs.

Kohli scored a crucial 76 runs off 59 balls, building vital partnerships with Axar Patel and Shivam Dube. His innings steadied the team after a shaky start and silenced his critics.

Virat Kohli was eventually dismissed by Marco Jansen in the 19th over, but by then, he had justified the unwavering support and faith from Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid.

Back on the back Kohli's precious 76 and brilliant spells from Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik, India held onto the composure to win the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados.