India clinched their second T20 World Cup title in a thrilling encounter against South Africa in Barbados. Virat Kohli’s commanding 76 and Axar Patel’s vital 47 set up a challenging total of 176 for 7. Hardik Pandya’s decisive 3-wicket haul, including the crucial dismissal of Heinrich Klaasen, and Suryakumar Yadav’s exceptional catch to remove David Miller were pivotal in defending the total. The match reached a dramatic conclusion as India held their nerve to secure victory by seven runs, ending a 17-year wait for another T20 World Cup triumph.
That celebration of Rohit Sharma was planned by Kuldeep Yadav. 😂❤️pic.twitter.com/iAotuOuXBV
— Aryan 🇮🇳 (@Iconic_Hitman) June 29, 2024
Following the tense victory, Rohit Sharma’s iconic walk up to receive the T20 World Cup trophy drew comparisons to Lionel Messi’s legendary demeanor. It was revealed that spinner Kuldeep Yadav had planned and demonstrated the approach to Rohit, highlighting the camaraderie and strategic preparation within the Indian team. This victory not only marks India’s first ICC title in 11 years, since the 2013 Champions Trophy, but also signifies a momentous achievement for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who announced their retirement from T20Is after the historic win.