Talking about batter Virat Kohli who scored 76(59) in 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa, ex-India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said Kohli's knock almost put India in a "tight corner". He stated Indian bowlers saved Kohli's innings. South Africa, at one stage, needed 30 runs off 30 balls to win the game. They eventually lost by seven runs.