New Delhi: When Heinrich Klassen smashed Axar Patel for 24 runs in the 15th over, South Africa could picture themselves lifting their maiden World Cup title. With 30 runs needed in as many deliveries and six wickets in hand, the historic title seemed inevitable. But what looked like a straightforward march towards victory, turned out to be a road full of unbreakable barriers.
The Indian pace battery turned the tide in the space of few deliveries and the whole mood inside the South African camp changed in a matter of minutes. With crucial wickets in quick succession, the balance of the match titled towards India, who held their nerve to end the long-standing World Cup drought.
For South Africa, it was another case of so near yet so far. After seven World Cup semi-final heartbreaks, the Proteas suffered a final heartache.
The Blue brigade inside the Kensington Oval erupted in joy while the Protea fans were left heartbroken after the agonising loss.
Now a heartwarming video of Indian fans is going viral where the Indian fans are waiting for the heartbroken South African players who were exiting the stadium in the team bus with their families after the disappointing loss.
Indian fans went to cheer the disheartened South African team and chanted ‘we love you, South Africa’. 👏❤️pic.twitter.com/ojpVymt0IF
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 1, 2024
India awaits the arrival of Invincibles
The Men in Blue scripted history by lifting their second T20 World Cup trophy, ending a 17-year-long wait for the World T20 title. The dream-come-true moment fulfilled the dreams of the billions of Indian fans, who flocked to the street to celebrate the historic win. The fans now await the arrival of their heroes, who are stranded in the Caribbean due to hurricane Beryl.
T20 World Cup 2024: For South Africa, it was another case of so near yet so far. After seven World Cup semi-final heartbreaks, the Proteas suffered a final heartache. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
