It has finally transpired! India’s 13-year World Cup trophy drought came to an end on Saturday in Bridgetown, Barbados, when Rohit Sharma and his team defeated South Africa to win the T20 World Cup 2024. India won the title match by defeating South Africa by seven runs. With this triumph, India has won two T20 World Cups; their previous victories were in 2007 under MS Dhoni and his in 2013 with the Champions Trophy.
India Vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2024 Match Highlights
India amassed a commanding 176-7 thanks to Virat Kohli’s 76, but South Africa was on the verge of triumph when Heinrich Klaasen hammered an incredible 52 off only 27 balls, only to have some brilliant Indian bowling stop them in the end.
To the pleasure of the enormous Indian crowd gathered at the stadium, South Africa finished at 169-8, with Hardik Pandya scoring 3-20 for India. Despite his struggles during the competition, Kohli’s well-balanced batting allowed him to produce his best innings at the ideal time. After captain Rohit Sharma chose to bat after winning the toss, India had fallen to 34 for three, and this was just what they needed.
The total appeared daunting for South Africa in this low-scoring tournament, but Quinton de Kock (39) and Tristan Stubbs (31) put the Proteeas on their way, and in the 15th over, Klaasen turned the tide by smashing Axar Patel for 24 runs, including two fours and two sixes. After a final removal of Klaasen, caught behind by Hardik Pandya, the Proteas required just 26 runs from the final 23 balls.
Rohit turned early for Jasprit Bumrah’s last over because he knew they had to grab the initiative. The skipper called for him to bowl, and he did just that, dismissing Marco Jansen and giving up only two runs in the eighteenth over.
With two overs remaining, South Africa needed to score twenty runs, and Arshdeep Singh bowled a fantastic length to give up just four. Pandya bowled a full-toss with 16 needed to win the last over, and Miller hit it high and straight down the ground. However, Suryakumar Yadav made an incredible catch on the boundary, returning to complete the catch after he had crossed the ropes and thrown the ball back into play.
After India lost the 50 Over World Cup on home soil the previous year, Kagiso Rabada entered the game and edged a four. Pandya displayed some nervousness with a wide smile, but the seamer maintained composure to secure silverware for his team.
Rohit Sharma Delivers His Speech As The Winning Captain
Very hard to sum up what we have been through for the last 3-4 years. We work very hard as a team, lot has gone on behind the scenes. It is not today, it is what we have been doing for the last 3-4 years. We have played lots of high-pressure games and come on the wrong side too. But the guys understand what is to be done when the back is against the wall, we stuck together and the guys, all of us really wanted to win this really bad.
I am very proud of this bunch of boys to give us the liberty to play the way we want and execute. And credit needs to go to the management as well. Nobody was in doubt about Virat’s form. We know the quality he has, come the occasion, the big players will stand up. Virat was holding that end up for us, we wanted someone to bat as long as possible. This wasn’t a wicket where a new guy could come and play straight. That’s where the experience of Virat comes through.
(On Bumrah) I’ve been someone who has seen him play for so many years, but even I don’t know how he does it. It is a masterclass. He backs his skills and he is a very confident lad. Hardik was brilliant as well, bowling that last over.
Fantastic for the fans to support us from New York to Barbados. And for all the guys in India, it is a late night but I’m sure they’ll all be waiting to watch this. They have been waiting a long time, just like us.
All Hail Our Men In Blue
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has finally been won by Team India, after 11 difficult years! Best wishes! Every Indian is extremely proud of their victory, which also serves as proof of their skill and perseverance. Their perseverance, commitment, and diligence have paid off handsomely, leading to a historic and poignant win. The entire nation is congratulating you on your achievements. Team India, you have truly made us all very proud!
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