T20 World Cup 2024 Final, Ind vs SA Highlights: India edged past South Africa by 7 runs to win an ICC title after 11 years. In a thrilling final at Kensington Oval, Barbados, India defended 176/7. Despite South Africa needing just 30 runs from 30 balls with set batters Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller at the crease, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya delivered exceptional overs to turn the tide. Bumrah’s four-run over was followed by Pandya dismissing Klaasen. Bumrah then conceded only two runs in the 18th over and took Marco Jansen’s wicket. Arshdeep Singh’s penultimate over also went for just four runs. Pandya bowled the final over, taking Miller’s wicket on the first ball thanks to a sensational catch by Suryakumar Yadav. India won by seven runs.
Earlier, Virat Kohli anchored India’s innings with 76 off 59 balls, leading them to 176/7, the highest total in a men’s T20 World Cup final. India were in trouble at 34/3, but a crucial 72-run partnership between Kohli and Axar Patel (47 off 31) rescued the team. After the historic win, Kohli announced his retirement from T20Is.Earlier in the match, Virat Kohli anchored India’s innings with a gritty 76 off 59 balls, helping them post 176/7, the highest total in a men’s T20 World Cup final. India had been struggling at 34/3, but a vital 72-run partnership between Kohli and Axar Patel (47 off 31) stabilized the innings. Following the historic win, Kohli announced his retirement from T20Is, marking the end of an era. The victory not only ended India’s 11-year ICC title drought but also showcased the team’s resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
