Rohit Sharma-led Team India emerged as the world champions by defeating South Africa in a thrilling final to lift the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Held at Bridgetown in the West Indies, India secured the championship with a 7-run victory. India batted first, setting a target of 176 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs. South Africa managed to score 169 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs.
A critical moment in the match was when Heinrich Klaasen, who scored a quick 52 runs off 27 balls, was dismissed by Hardik Pandya. Pandya’s timely bowling turned the game in India’s favor. In the final over, South Africa needed 16 runs to win. Pandya bowled brilliantly, taking two wickets and conceding only 8 runs. A spectacular catch by Suryakumar Yadav off David Miller’s shot was another pivotal moment. Contributions from Quinton de Kock (39), Tristan Stubbs (31), and David Miller (21) were notable, but India’s bowlers, including Pandya (3 wickets), Arshdeep Singh (2), Jasprit Bumrah (2), and Axar Patel (1), ensured their team’s victory.