Team India Wins ICC T20 World Cup 2024 After 11 Years!
New Delhi, India – June 30: Team India has won their second ICC T20 World Cup title, ending an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy. They defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final held in Barbados on Saturday.
Key Performances
India’s victory was powered by excellent death bowling from Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. Stupendous batting performances by Virat Kohli and Axar Patel also played a crucial role.
Match Highlights
India chose to bat first and, despite early setbacks, managed to score 176/7 in 20 overs. Virat Kohli scored 76 runs, and Axar Patel added 47 runs. South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj and Anrich Nortje were the top bowlers, taking two wickets each.
In response, South Africa was restricted to 169/8 in their 20 overs. Heinrich Klaasen’s half-century threatened India’s lead, but the Indian bowlers made a strong comeback. Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya took crucial wickets in the death overs.
India’s ICC Trophy Record
| Country | ICC Trophies |
|---|---|
| Australia | 10 |
| India | 6 |
| West Indies | 5 |
| Pakistan | 3 |
| England | 3 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
| South Africa | 1 |
With this win, India has now won six ICC trophies, including two ICC T20 World Cups (2007 and 2024), two ICC Cricket World Cups (1983 and 2011), and two ICC Champions Trophies (2002 and 2013).
Virat Kohli was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his outstanding performance.
