June 27th 2024.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed his belief that under-fire Virat Kohli is reserving his best form for the final of the T20 World Cup. Despite Kohli's struggles, India managed to secure a convincing win over England, with Rohit himself scoring 57 runs from 39 balls and receiving support from Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. The team posted a score of 171-7, which proved to be a challenging target on the difficult pitch in Guyana.
England's spinners, Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone, were able to limit the damage with a combined economy of 49 runs in their eight overs. However, Chris Jordan's impressive three-wicket haul, including two in two balls, kept England in the game momentarily. But as their chase began, England lost three wickets in the powerplay and two more in the next overs, leaving them struggling at 49-5. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav were the main architects of England's downfall, taking three wickets each as they were bowled out for just 103 runs.
Rohit expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, attributing it to their hard work and adaptability. He also mentioned that they had initially targeted a score of 140-150, but then decided to push for a higher total. He also praised the bowlers for their fantastic performance.
When asked about Kohli's poor form, Rohit remained confident in his teammate's abilities, stating that any player can go through a rough patch and that Kohli's class is unquestionable. He further added that he believes Kohli is saving his best for the final.
India will now face South Africa, who are yet to be defeated in the tournament, in the final on Saturday at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. Rohit emphasized the importance of remaining composed in such a high-pressure match and credited their calmness as a key factor in their success so far.
On the other hand, England's journey in the T20 World Cup has come to an end despite their hopes of defending their title and becoming the first team to win the tournament for the third time. England's captain Jos Buttler acknowledged that India outplayed them and deserved the win. He also admitted that they allowed India to score 20-25 runs more than they should have on a challenging surface.
Buttler praised India for their performance and stated that they played the game very well. He also pointed out the impact of India's spinners and admitted that in hindsight, they should have played Moeen Ali earlier in their innings. Despite the defeat, Buttler expressed pride in his team's efforts and the way they stuck together despite facing adversity throughout the tournament. He also acknowledged that they played good cricket at times, but ultimately fell short when it mattered the most.
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