India’s captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli are on the verge of etching their names in the history books during the T20 World Cup 2024 summit clash against South Africa in Barbados on Saturday. The dynamic duo is set to break the record for most appearances in ICC tournament finals, surpassing the legendary Yuvraj Singh’s mark of seven matches in ICC title clashes.
This momentous occasion will see them reach their eighth final together, a testament to their remarkable careers and consistent presence in high-stakes matches. The two batting stalwarts have shared the stage in seven of these summit clashes, their camaraderie and on-field brilliance evident in countless victories.
The only two finals where either one of them was absent were the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 final, where Rohit Sharma was part of the Indian team that triumphed over Pakistan by five runs, and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final, where Virat Kohli played a crucial role in India’s victory over Sri Lanka.
Their journey through ICC finals is a tapestry woven with both triumphs and heartbreaks:
Victories:
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2011: ICC Cricket World Cup Final:
India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets.*
2013: ICC Champions Trophy Final:
India emerged victorious against England by five runs.*
2007: ICC World Twenty20 Final:
India secured a five-run victory against Pakistan.
Defeats:
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2014: ICC World T20 Final:
India fell short against Sri Lanka by six wickets.*
2017: ICC Champions Trophy Final:
India suffered a devastating loss to Pakistan by 180 runs.*
2021: ICC World Test Championship Final:
India was defeated by New Zealand by eight wickets.*
2023: ICC World Test Championship Final:
India lost to Australia by 209 runs.*
2023: ICC Cricket World Cup Final:
India narrowly lost to Australia by six wickets.As Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli prepare for their eighth ICC final, their legacy as two of India’s most successful cricketers is firmly etched in the annals of the game. Their pursuit of history in Barbados is sure to captivate cricket fans worldwide, adding another chapter to their extraordinary careers.
