India vs South AfricaT20 World Cup 2024 Final HIGHLIGHTS: It has happened! India have finally ended their 13-year wait for a World Cup trophy as Rohit Sharma & co outclassed South Africa to lift T20 World Cup 2024 title in Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday. India defeated South Africa by seven runs to win the title clash. This victory marks India’s second T20 World Cup win, the first since 2007 under MS Dhoni, and their first ICC trophy since the 2013 Champions Trophy.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2024
South Africa
169/8 (20.0)
India
176/7 (20.0)
Match Ended ( Day – Final )
India beat South Africa by 7 runs
Here are key moments of India vs South Africa match no 55 T20 World Cup 2024 Final:
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It has happened! Rohit Sharma & co have ended the ICC trophy drought as India beat South Africa by 7 runs to win ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown.
What a last over drama! Suryakumar Yadav pulls off a screamer as he gets David Miller on the rope. Hardik Pandya gets THE wicket!
South Africa are 165/7 in 19.2 overs
A very brave over by Arshdeep Singh as he concedes juts 4 runs in the 19th over. Rohit Sharma ahs decided to bring Hardik Pandya to bowl the last over.
South Africa are 161/6 in 19 overs
India were desperate for a wicket at this point in the game and Jasprit Bumrah's stump-shattering delivery got the wicket number 6 in Marco Jansen. A glimmer of home for India as Jansen walk back for 2.
South Africa re 157/6 in 18 overs
Rohit Sharma to bring in Hardik Pandya bring back India in the game. Pandya gets Klaasen off the very first delivery of his over. Klaasen walks back after making 52 off 27.
South Africa are 152/5 in 16.3 overs
Klaasen dominates Axar Patel as the Proteas ease into the chase. Heinrich Klaasen's fiery 50 off 26 balls puts South Africa in a commanding position, and India urgently needs to dismiss him to regain control of the game.
South Africa re 151/4 in 16 overs
Quinton de Kock was looking very, very dangerous. Rohit Sharma brought in Arshdeep Singh for the attack and looks like the change in the pace got the major wicket for India. de Kock, who was looking strong at 39, was removed by Singh. But South Africa have David Miller and Klaasen in the middle - two of the biggest hard-hitters in T20 cricket.
South Africa are 123/4 in 14 overs
Heinrich Klaasen is hammering Indian bowlers and how! One of the greatest batters in the format around the world, Klaasen is showing a masterclass as he smashes huge six effortlessly.
South Africa are 106/3 in 12.2 overs
10 overs have been bolwed and South Africa have lost three wickets in their chase of 177 runs against India. Right now, South Africa need 96 runs off 60 deliveries. Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs are the three batters that have been dismmsied in the chase. India were 75/3 at this point in their 1st innings.
South Africa are 81/3 in 10 overs
The third wicket stand between Stubbs and de Kock had already put 50 for the target. India was eyeing to break this partnership to get back in the game and Axar Patel did the job as he clean bowled Stubbs. Heinrich Klaasen joins Quinton de Kock in the middle.
South Africa are 71/3 in 9.1 overs
Stubbs and de Kock have got the South African chase back on track. The third wicket partnership is going strong. While that current run rate is 7.30. The asking rate in inching towards 10.
South Africa are 62/2 in 8 overs
Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs are doing what Axar Patel and Virat Kohli did for India. Both Patel and Kuldeep Yadav could not do much to stop the Proteas.
South Africa are 43/2 in 6.1 overs
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli faced challenges as openers in the T20 World Cup, failing to produce a single fifty-run partnership for the opening wicket in the entire tournament. In the final against South Africa in Barbados on Saturday, Kohli and Rohit made a strong start, scoring 15 runs in the first over, which was noted as the most expensive opening over in a T20 World Cup final. (Read More)
South Africa are 26/2 in 4.3 overs
If this is not Deja vu, I don't know what is! India lost wickets early in the game and now South Africa are seeing similar scenario. Arshdeep Singh dismisses South African skipper Aiden Markram and India look on top of things in their defence.
South Africa are 14/2 in 3 overs
What a beautiful delivery from very consistent Jasprit Bumrah. India get the breakthrough wicket of Reeza Hendricks! Some power move from India to build pressure on Proteas early in the chase.
South Africa are 12/1 in 2.2 overs
Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock open for South Africa as Proteas begin the title clash chase of 177. Rohit Sharma brings in Jasprit Bumrah early in the game.
South Africa are 6/0 in 1.1 overs
India are aiming to clinch the ICC trophy to end a 13-year drought. It has been 13 years since India last won a World Cup and 11 years since their last ICC Trophy victory. (SEE PHOTOS)
Virat Kohli and Axar Patel performed exceptionally well as they revitalized India following a challenging start. India have posted the highest total in a T20 final match.
India - 176/7 in 20 overs
Virat Kohli's gutsy knock of 76 powers India to a good finish. However, we couldn't see a century from King Kohli as he walks back after his glorious knock comes to an end
India are 163/5 in 18.5 overs
Axar Patel's impressive innings of 47 runs off 31 balls comes to an abrupt end. As a result, Shivam Dube enters the field to join Virat Kohli in the ongoing match. Wicket number two for Kagiso Rabada.
India are 118/4 in 15 overs
Axar patel is on fire! That beautiful strike and India reach 100-run mark on the board.
India are 104/3 in 13.1 overs
We can see Rahul Dravid chatting with Kohli and Patel during the drinks break. It's halfway mark and India have lost three wickets and put 75 runs on the board. Big question - can India rebuild from here and get over the powerplay setbacks?
India are 75/3 in 10 overs
Proteas are totally in control! WICKET! Kagiso Rabada dismisses Suryakumar Yadav for 3 runs, a crucial breakthrough. Rabada delivers a length ball, and Yadav, shuffling across, attempts a powerful pull shot.
India are 68/3 are 8.4 overs
This is a dream start for South Africa! After some classy shots, India were looking good until Keshav Maharaj took the breakthrough wicket of Rohit Sharma. Even before Men in Blue could stabilise, Maharaj got another one - Rishabh Pant (0). Double blow for India inside the powerplay.
India are 23/2 in 2.2 overs
South Africa would have liked to bat first as well. "At times probably not been at our best, but we've found a way to win. Today we're striving for that perfect game, even if perfect is not attainable. It's a fantastic opportunity, no pressure for us, we've never been in a final. You can't win a trophy if you aren't in the final," Markram said after the toss.
We can see Rohit Sharma and Aiden Markram walking in with their squads for the thrilling moment of national anthem being played at the Kensington Oval.
This is the first time since 2012 that the captain winning the toss has chosen to bat first in a T20 World Cup final. A lot of that has to do with this being a day game, clearly. Ian Bishop said the pitch looked hard during his pitch report, but not a lot of live grass, so perhaps it could get a little drier as it goes along and bring the spinners into play to a greater degree as the match goes on.
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
India win toss, Rohit Sharma opts to bat first