Rohit Sharma Celebrates India’s T20 World Cup Win Over South Africa

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma expressed his joy over India’s second ICC T20 World Cup win, describing the experience as surreal. India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final in Barbados.

Key Performances

Key performances by Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, and Axar Patel were crucial in securing the victory. Virat Kohli was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his outstanding performance.

Rohit’s Emotions

Rohit shared his emotions and the team’s celebrations, including his unique act of tasting the pitch soil. He said, “The feeling actually is surreal. I would still say it has not sunk in totally. It has been a great moment.”

Celebrations

The skipper mentioned that the team celebrated their win till the next morning, causing him to miss out on sleep, but he felt it was worth it. He wanted to live each moment to the fullest.

Memorable Moments

Rohit also talked about the significance of the Kensington Oval ground in Barbados, where the final was held. He said he would remember the ground forever and wanted to have a piece of it with him.

Match Highlights

In the final match, India won the toss and opted to bat first. After being reduced to 34/3, a partnership between Virat Kohli (76) and Axar Patel (47) restored India’s position. India posted a total of 176/7. South Africa’s chase was thwarted by excellent death bowling from Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya, restricting them to 169/8.

With this win, India ended their ICC trophy drought, winning their first title since the Champions Trophy in 2013.