India Wins T20 World Cup: Jasprit Bumrah and Team Shine in Historic Victory

India clinched their first ICC T20 World Cup title in 13 years with a thrilling win over South Africa. Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling, including figures of 2/18, turned the game in India’s favor. Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel expressed their joy and gratitude for being part of the historic moment. Axar’s crucial partnership with Virat Kohli helped India set a competitive total. The victory marks India’s second T20 World Cup win, making them the third team to achieve this feat.

Key Moments

With just 26 runs to defend in the final four overs, Hardik Pandya bowled a crucial over, conceding only four runs and taking the wicket of Heinrich Klaasen. Bumrah then dismissed Marco Jansen and conceded just two runs, sealing the win for India.

Player Reactions

Mohammed Siraj praised Bumrah, saying, “My only belief was on Jassy (Bumrah) bhai. He’s the only game-changer.” Siraj was emotional, having witnessed Australia lift the ODI World Cup seven months ago. Axar Patel, who played a key role with both bat and ball, said, “It means everything for me. I wanted to do something for India. Feeling proud.”

Axar Patel’s Contribution

Axar Patel’s 72-run partnership with Virat Kohli was crucial in setting a competitive total of 176/7. He revealed that head coach Rahul Dravid’s advice to enjoy the game and not take pressure helped him perform well.

Historic Achievement

Following their historic triumph, India became just the third team to lift the T20 World Cup trophy twice.