After his opening partner was dismissed cheaply once again on Thursday, India skipper Rohit Sharma believes that Virat Kohli’s run drought will come to an end in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa.

In a semi-final victory against reigning champions England in Guyana, Kohli was removed for only nine runs, continuing his streak of poor performances at the event.

Reece Topley was bowled by the left-arm pacer after Kohli knocked over the leg stump two balls after he had lifted him for six.

This tournament, the 35-year-old former skipper Kohli has only managed to score 75 runs at an average of 10.71 in seven innings.

However, Rohit was certain that Kohli, one of the greatest batters of his age, would soon return to form.

He said, “Virat is a quality player.” “Any participant may experience it. We comprehend his class. After fifteen years of playing, form is never an issue. I think he’s holding it for the championship.

In comparison, Rohit has amassed 248 runs at an average of over 41 throughout the competition, including three fifties.

And the cornerstone of India’s 171-7 on Thursday was his 57, which came after a scorching 92 against Australia the last time out.

The title-holders crumbled to 103 all out, with spinners Kuldeep Yadav (3-19) and Axar Patel (3-23) inflicting the most of the damage. That score proved much too much for England, as India triumphed by 68 runs.

The tournament’s two undefeated teams will now square off against South Africa in Saturday’s Barbados final at the Kensington Oval: India and South Africa.

“We’ve been very calm,” said Rohit, who was also captain when Australia devastated India in the 50-over World Cup final played at home last year.

“We are aware of the significance of the match. We must maintain our composure since it aids in our ability to make wise selections. Our ability to remain calm and steady has been crucial.

“We’ll give it our all. My only aim is to do well once again when it comes to the championship.

“We’ve been very calm,” said Rohit, who was also captain when Australia devastated India in the 50-over World Cup final played at home last year.

“We are aware of the significance of the match. We must maintain our composure since it aids in our ability to make wise selections. Our ability to remain calm and steady has been crucial.

“We’ll give it our all. My only aim is to do well once again when it comes to the championship.