India Wins T20 World Cup 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s Catch Changes the Game
India’s fielding coach T Dilip praised Suryakumar Yadav for his game-changing catch of David Miller in the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa. India won by seven runs, with key performances from Virat Kohli, Axar Patel, and bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. This victory marks India’s first ICC title since 2013. Dilip highlighted the team’s adaptability and intensity throughout the tournament.
Match Highlights
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 Keshav Maharaj and Anrich Nortje were the top bowlers, taking two wickets each.
In their chase of 177 runs, South Africa was reduced to 12/2 but fought back with a 58-run partnership between Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs. Heinrich Klaasen’s half-century brought them close, but India’s bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya made a strong comeback, restricting South Africa to 169/8.
Key Performances
- Virat Kohli: 76 runs
- Axar Patel: 47 runs
- Arshdeep Singh: 2/18
- Jasprit Bumrah: 2/20
- Hardik Pandya: 3/20
Virat Kohli was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his outstanding performance.
Coach’s Comments
Fielding coach T Dilip praised the team’s adaptability to different surfaces and conditions, especially in the windy West Indies. He highlighted Suryakumar Yadav’s exceptional catch, which he said was a result of rigorous practice and quick decision-making.
This victory ends India’s ICC trophy drought, their first since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
