David Miller’s Heartbreak as India Wins ICC T20 World Cup
South Africa’s batter David Miller expressed his sadness after his team’s loss to India in the ICC T20 World Cup final held in Barbados. India won by seven runs, ending their ICC trophy drought and securing their second T20 World Cup title.
Match Highlights
India’s victory was marked by excellent death bowling from Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya, along with impressive batting from Virat Kohli and Axar Patel. Kohli scored 76 runs, while Patel added 47 runs in 31 balls.
South Africa needed 16 runs from the last six balls, but Miller’s attempt for a big shot was caught by Suryakumar Yadav, sealing India’s win. Miller scored 21 runs before his dismissal.
Miller’s Reaction
On Instagram, Miller wrote, “I am gutted!! Really tough pill to swallow after what transpired 2 days ago. Words don’t explain how I am feeling. One thing I do know is how proud I am of this unit. This journey was an incredible one, with highs and lows throughout the entire month. We have endured pain, but I know this team has the resilience and will keep raising the bar.”
Match Statistics
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 76 runs |
| Axar Patel | 47 runs |
| Arshdeep Singh | 2/18 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2/20 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3/20 |
India’s win marks their first ICC title since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
