Speaking on JioHotstar, Rayudu lauded Kohli's skill and composure under pressure, calling him a "once-in-a-generation cricketer" and the "greatest of all time" in ODI cricket.
Kerala has had an impressive season, reaching the semifinals for the second time in their history, previously achieving this milestone in the 2018-19 season.
The fifth seed struck 26 winners and broke Muller's serve five times to take the match in an hour and 27 minutes on the outdoor clay of the Jockey Club Brasileiro.