India Clinches T20 World Cup 2024 But There's This Thala Connection
India Triumphs in T20 World Cup Final
India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024. This victory marked Indias second championship win in this format.
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Kohli and Bumrah Shine
Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match, while Jaspreet Bumrah earned the title of Player of the Series for their outstanding performances.
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The Dhoni Connection
Fans noticed a Dhoni connection in the World Cup final, pointing out that Dhonis birthday is on 7th July, and he wears jersey number 7. Dhoni, who was the captain when India won the 2007 T20 World Cup, also reacted to the victory on Instagram.
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Dhoni’s Heartfelt Message
In his Instagram post, Dhoni wrote, On behalf of all Indians and fans around the world, thank you very much for bringing the World Cup home.
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Lucky Number 7
A special connection to Dhonis favorite number 7 was noted, as Team India won the match by 7 runs. Many fans on social media highlighted this, calling it Thala for the reason, a nod to Dhonis influence.
Final Match Details
India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in the final match held on June 29 at Kensington Oval Stadium in Bridgetown, Barbados.
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Match Summary
Playing first, the Indian team scored 176/7. In reply, the South African team could only manage 169/8 in 20 overs, sealing Indias victory.
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