Virat Kohli Shines as India Wins T20 World Cup 2024 Against South Africa
Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, congratulated the Indian team and praised Kohli’s performance in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Kohli scored 76 runs off 59 balls, helping India set a competitive total of 176/7.
Despite a strong chase by South Africa, India’s bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya, restricted them to 169/8. Kohli was named ‘Player of the Match,’ and India won their first ICC title since 2013.
Match Highlights
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. A 57-run stand between Kohli and Shivam Dube (27) took India to 176/7 in 20 overs.
South Africa’s chase saw a 58-run partnership between Quinton de Kock (39) and Tristan Stubbs (31). Heinrich Klaasen’s half-century (52) threatened India’s lead, but Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya made a fine comeback in the death overs, keeping South Africa to 169/8.
Key Performers
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 76 runs off 59 balls |
| Axar Patel | 47 runs off 31 balls |
| Arshdeep Singh | 2/20 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2/18 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3/20 |
India’s victory marks their first ICC title since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
