India Wins ICC T20 World Cup with Rahul Dravid as Coach

India clinched their second ICC T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final at Barbados. This victory ended India’s 11-year ICC trophy drought, with their last win being the Champions Trophy in 2013.

Key Performances

Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya showcased excellent death bowling, while Virat Kohli and Axar Patel delivered crucial knocks. Virat Kohli was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his outstanding performance.

Match Summary

India won the toss and chose to bat first. Despite an early setback at 34/3, a strong partnership between Virat Kohli (76) and Axar Patel (47) helped India reach 176/7 in 20 overs. South Africa’s chase was thwarted by India’s bowlers, restricting them to 169/8.

Coach Rahul Dravid’s Impact

Former head coach Lalchand Rajput praised Rahul Dravid’s calm and effective coaching style, noting that Dravid even celebrated the win with a dance, showing a different side of his personality.