Rohit ‘Hitman’ Sharma, who has led the team by example with his top-notch batting performances and tactical captaincy in this ongoing T20 World Cup, has guided Team India to victory in 7 games. They are now on the verge of clinching the trophy for the second time.
On the other hand South Africa, who are eager for their first title, will face the Men in Blue on June 29 in the final. Many Indian players will pose challenges to the South African camp. But the main hurdle will likely be Rohit ‘Hitman’ Sharma, who is in lethal form. His recent innings of 92 against Australia cleared many records. And in the semifinal against England, he scored a quick 57 runs. Since the occasion is big, let’s see Rohit Sharma’s record in ICC finals to anticipate what we can expect from him this time.
Rohit Sharma scores in ICC finals
| Runs | Against | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Pakistan | T20 World Cup final (2007) |
| 9 | England | Champions Trophy final (2013) |
| 29 | Sri Lanka | T20 World Cup final (2014) |
| 0 | Pakistan | Champions Trophy final (2017) |
| 34 30 | New Zealand | World Test Championship final (2021) |
| 15 43 | Australia | World Test Championship final (2023) |
| 47 | Australia | ODI World Cup Final |
It’s rightly said that Sharma’s form in ICC knockouts hasn’t instilled much confidence. Apart from his crucial knock of 30 runs against Pakistan, Hitman has failed to convert starts in ICC finals. However, given his years of experience and maturity, we can expect something different from Rohit Sharma.
His record against South Africa has been fairly good, he could pose a real threat in many ways, known for utilizing the first six overs of powerplay. If he can live up to his reputation once again, it will surely benefit India.
Rohit Sharma record against South Africa in T20I
| Matches | 17 |
| Runs | 420 |
| Average | 28.00 |
| Strike Rate | 129.23 |
| 50s | 2 |
| 100s | 1 |
| Ducks | 3 |
