IND vs SA: India has done it. India lifts the world cup. In a dramatic finale at Kensington Oval, Barbados, India emerged victorious against South Africa to claim their second T20 World Cup title. The match not only showcased high-octane cricket but also marked Virat Kohlis farewell from T20 International cricket, adding emotional weight to Indias triumph. Virat Kohli won Player of the Match award. The wait of 17 years comes to an end 🇮🇳India win their second #T20WorldCup trophy 🏆 pic.twitter.com/wz36sxYAhw— ICC (@ICC) June 29, 2024Kohlis heroics lead Indias chargeOpting to bat first, India faced early setbacks, losing three wickets for just 34 runs. However, Virat Kohli, in a determined display of batting prowess, anchored the innings with a resilient 76 off 59 balls. His innings, punctuated with six boundaries and two sixes, steadied Indias ship after a shaky start. Axar Patel (47) and Shivam Dube (27) played crucial supporting roles, guiding India to a competitive total of 176/7 in their allotted 20 overs.King Kohli reigns supreme 👑Virat Kohli is awarded the @Aramco POTM after his 76 off 59, played a pivotal role in India lifting the #T20WorldCup trophy 🏆#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/Lgiat14xm6— ICC (@ICC) June 29, 2024South Africas resolute responseChasing 177 for victory, South Africa started cautiously but lost early wickets to Indias pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah. However, Tristan Stubbs and Quinton de Kocks partnership revived their chase. Heinrich Klaasens aggressive 52 off just 27 balls shifted momentum in South Africas favor, leaving them needing 30 runs from the final 30 balls with established batters at the crease.Indias bowling masterclassAs the match approached its climax, Indias bowlers displayed nerves of steel. Jasprit Bumrahs spell of 2-18 and Hardik Pandyas crucial breakthroughs turned the tide in Indias favor. Bumrahs accuracy and Pandyas variations choked South Africas scoring rate in the death overs. Despite Klaasens blistering innings, which included five sixes and two fours, South Africa fell short, managing 169/8 in their 20 overs.𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 🫂💙#T20WorldCupFinal | #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/21NyguiiKj— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 29, 2024Victory and emotionIndias seven-run victory not only secured their second T20 World Cup title but also marked a poignant moment with Virat Kohli bidding farewell to T20 International cricket on a high note. The teams disciplined bowling and Kohlis leadership with the bat were instrumental in ending their ICC title drought since 2013.Emotion. Elation. Joy. 🇮🇳😍#T20WorldCup | #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/7Frwi69eey— ICC (@ICC) June 29, 2024
