New Delhi: India defeated South Africa by 7 runs and lifted the T20 World Cup 2024 title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Chasing the target of 177 runs, the match was in South Africa’s hand after Klaasen smashed 24 runs in the 15th over but Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh pulled things back in India’s favour as The Men in Blue ended their 11-year ICC trophy drought.
Bumrah provided India their first breakthrough when he dismissed Reeza Hendricks in the second over of the run-chase. Arshdeep Singh dismissed Aiden Markram in the ninth over. Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs stitched a 58-run partnership and Klaasen also stitched a crucial partnership with David Miller. But Aiden Markram and Co failed to chase down the target and lost the match by 7 runs.
Earlier, India scored 176 runs in 20 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat. Virat Kohli smashed 76 runs off 59 balls, his outstanding knock was laced with six boundaries and two maximums. Axar Patel also scored 47 runs off 31 balls, he smashed four maximums and one boundary in his brilliant knock.
Here are some social media reaction:
Chak De India!!!! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳💙🏆
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 29, 2024
Yaaay ! The wait ends
What a comeback to win this. We win a World Cup after 13 years, and a T20 World Cup after 17 years.
First T20 World Cup for us win since the inception of the IPL. #T20IWorldCup
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 29, 2024
We are The Champions of the World! 🌟🏆 Incredible team effort & spirit and an unforgettable journey. Proud to bring the trophy home! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
#T20WorldCup #ChampionSquad #TeamIndia #congratulations pic.twitter.com/pnUwHlJBMi
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) June 29, 2024
The wait ends. Well played India- truly a champion team! 🇮🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/AcjDBHUh09
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) June 29, 2024
Mood right now 🥺 🇮🇳 #INDvSA #T20WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/1pVfFp1rMC
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 29, 2024
CHAMPIONS! 🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 29, 2024
Sachin, Sehwag lead wishes as India beat South Africa by 7 runs and clinch their historic 2nd T20 World Cup title in Barbados. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
