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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 Kohli's farewell from T20 International cricket, adding emotional weight to India's triumph. Virat Kohli won Player of the Match award.
The wait of 17 years comes to an end 🇮🇳
— ICC (@ICC) June 29, 2024
India win their second #T20WorldCup trophy 🏆 pic.twitter.com/wz36sxYAhw
Opting 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 India's 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 👑
— ICC (@ICC) June 29, 2024
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
Chasing 177 for victory, South Africa started cautiously but lost early wickets to India's pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah. However, Tristan Stubbs and Quinton de Kock's partnership revived their chase. Heinrich Klaasen's aggressive 52 off just 27 balls shifted momentum in South Africa's favor, leaving them needing 30 runs from the final 30 balls with established batters at the crease.
As the match approached its climax, India's bowlers displayed nerves of steel. Jasprit Bumrah's spell of 2-18 and Hardik Pandya's crucial breakthroughs turned the tide in India's favor. Bumrah's accuracy and Pandya's variations choked South Africa's scoring rate in the death overs. Despite Klaasen's 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, 2024
India's 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 team's disciplined bowling and Kohli's 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
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