At the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, India defeated South Africa by seven runs to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Player of the match Virat Kohli took India to three wickets for 34 runs in the fifth over before leading the batting with 76 runs off 59 balls.
Noah Okafor needs to impress Fonseca when he gets back
India was bowled out with the ball by series MVP Jasprit Bumrah (2–18 in four overs) and Hardik Pandya (3–20 in three overs).
India concluded their innings at 176-7 in 20 overs thanks to wickets taken by Keshav Maharaj and Anrich Nortje respectively.
This is South Africa’s first time competing in the men’s ICC T20 World Cup final. Neither of the two teams has lost in the competition.
“What we did today is not the key to winning this game.” At the post-match presentation, the victorious India captain Rohit summarized his feelings, saying, “Very hard to sum up what we have been through the last three/four years.”
“As a team and as individuals, we put forth a lot of effort. The things we have done over the past three to four years will determine how we win this game, not what we did today.
We have been on the losing end of a number of high-pressure games that we have played.
Guys are aware of what must be done as pressure mounts. Today was the ideal illustration.
We really wanted this, even if it appeared to be going South Africa’s way at one time. There are many moving parts involved in winning T20 World Cup competition.
I am incredibly proud of the boys and the administration for allowing us the freedom to play and perform outside and for having faith in each other.
I thought we were outstanding the entire competition. “There was no denying Kohli’s form. We are aware of his quality.
For the past fifteen years, he has been at the top of his game. We are confident that the major players will rise to the occasion.
For us, Kohli was holding up that one end, which was really important. It took a team to reach that total. You couldn’t bat freely at this wicket and keep the scoreboard running.
“Virat fulfilled our desire for someone to bat for as long as feasible.
Axar’s 47 was also quite important. For a very long time, I have witnessed Bumrah performing side by side with me. Although I am aware of his contributions, what he accomplishes is nothing short of a masterclass.
He is an extremely self-assured young man who backs his abilities.
He completes each task he sets his mind to with excellence. He is a true gentleman. Pandya was equally as intelligent. I’m really proud of the fellas for bowling that final over despite their nerves.
Indian athletes retrieve their Medals– T20 World Cup As has been the case throughout the competition, Bumrah leads the way as the players excitedly await their winner’s medals at the podium.
“Sorry not to cross the finish line” Markram, the South African captain who was lost, spoke about his feelings during the post-match ceremony.
Yes, it’s evidently gutted. We will need some time to consider this campaign. Even though this squad still makes me very proud, it stings a lot.
It’s common knowledge that a game isn’t over until the very last ball is bowled. Although there was some pressure from the scoreboard, we managed to establish ourselves as deserving finalists and had a strong chance to win this match.
There’s no denying that South Africans are extremely competitive and courteous of others. They will not surrender easily.
We’re hoping to learn a lot from this competition in the future. They bowled really well, in my opinion, and the pitch didn’t really need any adjustment.
We believed we had limited them to a fugitive amount. It came down to the wire, and I felt like we batted well. Heartbroken not to cross the finish line.
This is My Final T20 World Cup Match for India
It was either now or never. With his 76 off 59, Kohli, who at last showed up with the bat at the crucial moment, was rightfully named Player of the Match.
This is my last T20 World Cup, and I intended to do just that. You may feel like you can’t run one day, but then you go outside and things start to happen to you.
I am quite appreciative that I completed the task for the team on the most important day. It was either now or never.
I wanted to make the most of my final T20 match for India. Winning an ICC event was our goal. It was the moment that gave me the confidence to lower my head and accept the circumstances.
The club needed me to play the innings, and I wanted to. That this would be my final T20 World Cup match as an Indian player was a well-kept secret.
The moment has come for the next generation to step up and assume leadership.
n this arrangement, they will lead the team to success. They’ll work miracles and keep the banner flying high. We’ve been waiting a long time, and I’m not the only one.
Since I’m on my sixth T20 World Cup, you can look at Rohit, who has participated in nine. More than anyone on the team, he deserves it.
The feelings I had following the game are difficult to put into words. After the last few games, I didn’t feel confident, but God works in mysterious ways.
The boys’ level of character was astounding. It’s a fantastic day, and I feel really grateful.