Ind vs SA Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024 Final: We Are the Champions - Rohit Sharma's Team India Clinches T20 WC Title After 17 Years

T20 World Cup 2024 Final, Ind vs SA Highlights: India edged past South Africa by 7 runs to clinch an ICC title after 11 years

T20 World Cup 2024 Final Highlights:

India edged past South Africa by 7 runs in the final match at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Saturday to clinch an ICC title after 11 years. Following the historic win, Virat Kohli announced his T20I retirement. Defending 176/7, India's dream of ending their ICC title drought seemed all but over with South Africa needing a run-a-ball 30 to win, with set batters Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller at the crease. The Rohit Sharma-led side needed something magical to turn the tide, and the team delivered! Jasprit Bumrah bowled a four-run over before Hardik Pandya dismissed Klaasen in another economical four-run over from India.

T20 World Cup 2024 Final Highlights:

India edged past South Africa by 7 runs in the final match at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Saturday to clinch an ICC title after 11 years. Following the historic win, Virat Kohli announced his T20I retirement. Defending 176/7, India's dream of ending their ICC title drought seemed all but over with South Africa needing a run-a-ball 30 to win, with set batters Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller at the crease. The Rohit Sharma-led side needed something magical to turn the tide, and the team delivered! Jasprit Bumrah bowled a four-run over before Hardik Pandya dismissed Klaasen in another economical four-run over from India.

Bumrah then conceded only two runs in the 18th over and removed Marco Jansen. Arshdeep Singh followed it up with a four-run penultimate over. Hardik Pandya was tasked with bowling the final over and got the wicket of Miller on the very first ball, thanks to Suryakumar Yadav's sensational catch at long-off. India held their nerves and eventually won the game by a seven-run margin.

Earlier, Virat Kohli anchored the Indian innings with a gritty knock, helping the team post a total of 176 for 7 - the highest total by any team in the final of a men's T20 World Cup. India were reduced to 34 for 3 in 4.3 overs, but a crucial 72-run stand between Kohli and Axar Patel bailed the team out of trouble. Axar scored 47 off 31, while Kohli smashed 76 off 59.

HIGHLLGHTS 

India vs SA Highlights

- India won by 7 runs: India beat South Africa in a thrilling T20 World Cup final, winning by 7 runs.

- Kohli and Axar’s crucial partnership: Virat Kohli and Axar Patel’s partnership helped India reach 176-7.

- Hardik Pandya’s impressive bowling: Hardik Pandya took 3 wickets for 20 runs, helping India restrict South Africa.

India vs SA Match Report

- South Africa’s chase: South Africa needed 26 from 24 balls, but India’s bowling and fielding secured the win.

- David Miller’s dismissal: David Miller was caught by Suryakumar Yadav at long-off for 21.

- India’s World Cup win: This is India’s second T20 title, their first win since the inaugural tournament in 2007.

India vs SA Player Reactions

- Virat Kohli: "I am so proud to get the runs for the team on the day it mattered most. We have wanted to lift a trophy for a long time."

- Rohit Sharma: "I am so proud of all of my boys and the management for giving us the liberty and trusting in each one of us."

- Jasprit Bumrah: "I am someone who tries to keep my emotions in check, but the emotions are taking over right now. This is such a special feeling.