India has emerged victorious in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa by 7 runs to claim their second title after 2007. This triumph ends India’s 11-year trophy drought, with the final match showcasing a thrilling contest between the two teams.
In a nail-biting finish, South Africa reached 169/8 in their 20 overs while chasing India’s total of 176/7. Key performances from Virat Kohli, who scored 76, and Axar Patel, who contributed 47, helped India set a competitive target in the final held in Bridgetown on June 29.
T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights:
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (India)
- Player of the Tournament: Jasprit Bumrah (India)
Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz ended the tournament as the top run-scorer with 281 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of over 124. Rohit Sharma was a close second with 257 runs at a strike rate of 156.70.
In the bowling department, Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi and India’s Arshdeep Singh were the joint highest wicket-takers, each claiming 17 wickets.
This memorable victory reaffirms India’s status as a powerhouse in T20 cricket and brings immense joy to fans who have eagerly awaited another World Cup win.
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