Speaking to the press before the match, Kane Williamson didn't hold back in his praise, stating that Rohit has been absolutely phenomenal and is undoubtedly the best batter in the competition so far.
Rohit has accumulated 647 runs and hit five centuries during the event. This achievement allowed the right-handed batter to break the long-standing record for the most centuries scored in a single World Cup.
The history between the two captains goes back to 2008, when Williamson and Virat Kohli led their respective sides in the U-19 World Cup semi-final. India won that encounter, with Kohli claiming Williamson's wicket.
Williamson expressed how meaningful it is to have progressed to this stage of their careers. He also shared a lighthearted joke about Kohli's evolution as a player, noting that Virat was once an all-rounder. \"I didn't give it much thought at the time, but leading your nation on such a massive stage is truly special and exciting. Virat used to bowl more often back then; he was an all-rounder,\" Williamson remarked.
“I hadn’t thought about it at all. It’s pretty special to lead your country on such a big stage. Its a really exciting opportunity. Virat used to be an all-rounder back then. He doesn’t ball that often now,” Williamson said.