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T20 World Cup 2024 Final Recap & Analysis

India ended their 13-year ICC trophy drought by clinching the T20 World Cup in a dramatic and nail-biting final against South Africa at Kensington Oval, Barbados on June 29, 2024

Match Overview:

India Ends 13-Year Wait in a Thrille

India: 176/7, SA: 169/8

  • Kohli’s 76 in his final T20I

  • Bumrah & Pandya’s death-over heroics

  • SKY’s boundary catch that saved the game

Top Performances:

Virat Kohli: “Vintage knock in his last T20I”
Virat Kohli: “Vintage knock in his last T20I”
Jasprit Bumrah: “1/18 with ice in his veins”
Jasprit Bumrah: “1/18 with ice in his veins”
Hardik Pandya: “Death bowling under fire”
Hardik Pandya: “Death bowling under fire”
Axar Patel: “Unsung hero with 47"
Axar Patel: “Unsung hero with 47"

India’s Batting: A Perfectly Structured Innings

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India posted a competitive 176/7 in 20 overs, the highest first-innings total in any T20 World Cup final sports.ndtv.comen.wikipedia.org+1sports.ndtv.com+1.

  • Early Bounce Back: Rohit Sharma fell early (§9) but Virat Kohli (76 off 59) anchored the innings with a blend of patience and aggression .

  • Vital Supports: Axar Patel’s 47‑ball 47 and Shivam Dube’s late cameo of 27 boosted the total

 Kohli delivered when it mattered most—his vintage innings under immense pressure earned him Player of the Match, capping off what he confirmed was his final T20I innings .

Powerplay Showdown: India's Bowling Response

Chasing 177, South Africa lost both openers early—Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram—thanks to incisive bowling from Jasprit Bumrah (1/18) and Arshdeep Singh. 

  • Critical Mid‑Innings Collapse: Despite a 58‑run stand by Quinton de Kock (39) and Tristan Stubbs (31), Axar broke the partnership by dismissing Stubbs, followed by de Kock. 

  • Klaasen’s Blitz: Heinrich Klaasen’s rapid 52 off 27 balls reignited hope for South Africa

Death Overs Drama

India’s death bowling stole the show:

  • Hardik Pandya removed Klaasen in the 17th over—his wicket turned the tide 

  • Jasprit Bumrah maintained tight lines, delivering clutch overs that limited South Africa’s scoring .

  • Pandya Strikes Again: He claimed David Miller in the last over, aided by Suryakumar Yadav’s “catch of the century” at the boundary.

Result: South Africa fell short at 169/8, losing by just 7 runs

Aftershock: The Bigger Picture

Aspect
Details
Undefeated Champions
India became the first team to win a Men's T20 World Cup unbeaten (Group stage to final)
Historic Win
Their first ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy and second T20 WC win (2007) .
Legacy Retirements
Post-match, Rohit, Kohli, and Jadeja announced retirement from T20 Internationals .
Coaching Curtain Call
Rahul Dravid concluded his run as India’s head coach on a high note .

✅ Final Verdict

This final was more than a match—it was a coming-of-age moment for Indian cricket:

  • Masterful batting foundation laid by Kohli and Patel

  • Death overs dominated by Bumrah and Pandya

  • A game-winning moment by SKY that will echo in cricket lore

India’s 7‑run victory capped off a magnificent campaign—strategic, resilient, and historic.

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