India wins T20 men's cricket world cup against South Africa

July 1, 2024

On Saturday, in the ninth edition of the, Team won against  by seven runs. The final match was played at the Stadium in Barbados. This marks India's second win in the T20 World Cup, which was co-hosted by the and the  between June 2 and June 29.

After winning the toss, India decided to and scored 176  for the loss of seven. top-scored with 76 runs, followed by with 47 runs. took three wickets, and took two wickets.

In the second innings, South Africa scored 169 runs for the loss of eight wickets, falling short by seven runs. scored the highest for his team with 52 runs, followed by 39 runs and  31 runs. Among the bowlers, and  collectively took four wickets.

After the match, and  announced their retirement from T20 international cricket. was awarded the Player of the Tournament, having taken fifteen wickets throughout the tournament.

South Africa's captain, commented after the match, "It's just gut-wrenching. That's really what it is. Each player has been on a different individual journey. And when you get really close like that, especially the nature of how the game went, it obviously adds to the emotions."