A few moments ago, the Indian team managed to win the T20 World Cup 2024 in their homeland by defeating South Africa by 7 runs in the final.
Accordingly, today India also joined among the countries that have won the T20 World Cup twice. It is noteworthy that India, who had earlier won the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in 2007/08, managed to win the World Cup again after 16 years.
Batting first in the final at Bridgetown, West Indies, India scored 176 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Virat Kohli’s 76 off 59 balls kept India’s World Cup hopes alive.
Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya dashed South Africa’s dreams even though they came close to winning the trophy with 30 runs from 30 balls in pursuit of victory.
Virat Kohli won the man of the match award. Jasprit Bumrah won the player of the series award.
India 176/7 (20)
South Africa 169/8 (20)
