Rohit Sharma-led Team India triumphed over South Africa by 7 runs in a thrilling IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final in Barbados on Saturday, June 30, securing their latest ICC World Cup trophy after an 11-year gap.
This victory marked India's second T20 World Cup win since their inaugural triumph in 2007 under captaincy of two-time World Cup winner MS Dhoni, and their first major ICC trophy since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
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Meanwhile, former India skipper MS Dhoni, who will celebrate his 43rd birthday on July 7, thanked the Indian cricket team for what he called a 'priceless birthday gift'.
"My heart rate was up, well done on being calm, having the self-belief, and doing what u guys did. From all the Indians back home and everywhere in the world, a big thank you for bringing the World Cup Home. CONGRATULATIONS. thanks for the priceless birthday gift," Dhoni wrote in the caption of his post on Instagram alongside a photo T20 World Cup 2024 winners.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, team India faced early setbacks with in-form skipper Rohit Sharma getting out for mere 9 runs in just the second over.
Shortly after, Rishabh Pant returned to the Indian dugout for a duck in the same over, and Suryakumar Yadav, one of the best T20I batters in the world, could only contribute 3 runs, putting India in a challenging position early in the match.
Virat Kohli and Axar Patel, together, built a partnership of 72 runs in 54 balls to steady the Indian innings. Virat played a remarkable knock of 76 runs in 59 balls with help of 6 fours and 2 sixes. Whereas, Axar scored 47 runs in 31 balls with help of 1 four and 4 sixes. India scored a decent 176/7.
In response, South Africa were all out for 169/8, losing the summit clash to India by 7 runs. Hardik Pandya took 3 wickets. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh contributed with 2 wickets each, while Axar Patel bagged 1 wicket.