Ravindra Jadeja Retires from T20 Internationals After Winning ICC T20 World Cup 2024

New Delhi, India – Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals after India clinched the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 title. Jadeja shared the news on his social media, expressing his gratitude and pride for representing his country.

Jadeja made his T20I debut in February 2009 against Sri Lanka. Over his career, he played 74 matches, taking 54 wickets with an average of 29.85 and scoring 515 runs at a strike rate of 127.16. His best bowling performance was against Scotland in the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, where he took three wickets for just 15 runs. His best batting performance was against England in 2022, scoring 46 runs off 29 balls.

In the final match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling game at Barbados. Key performances by Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, and Axar Patel helped India secure their second ICC T20 World Cup title. This victory ended India’s 11-year ICC trophy drought, with their last win being the Champions Trophy in 2013.

Match Summary

India won the toss and chose to bat first, scoring 176/7 in 20 overs. Virat Kohli scored 76 runs, and Axar Patel added 47 runs. South Africa’s top bowlers were Keshav Maharaj and Anrich Nortje. In response, South Africa managed 169/8 in their 20 overs, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring 52 runs. India’s bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya made a strong comeback in the death overs to secure the win. Virat Kohli was named ‘Player of the Match’.