Prime Minister of India Nerendra Modi congratulated the team on their historic win during the T20 World Cup 2024 final match in South Africa. “Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in STYLE. We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team. This match was HISTORIC,” PM wrote in a post on social media platform X.
“Heartfelt congratulations to Team India on this remarkable victory! Today, 1.4 billion Indians are beaming with pride at your outstanding performance throughout the tournament. While you secured the Cup on the pitch, you won the hearts of Indians everywhere,” PM said in a video message to team India.
He further mentioned, “This tournament will be remembered for another significant reason: you didn’t lose a single match. You faced every challenge flawlessly, emerging as the ultimate champions. Your consecutive victories not only boosted your morale but also made this tournament both thrilling and historic. Once again, congratulations on this incredible win!”
Emotional Triumph: India Claims T20 World Cup Victory:
In an emotional and thrilling match, India ended their 11-year wait for a global trophy by defeating South Africa by seven runs to win the T20 World Cup. This victory marks India’s second T20 World Cup title, their first since the inaugural tournament in 2007 under the legendary MS Dhoni, and their first global title since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
Star batter Virat Kohli, who was an emerging talent 17 years ago, shone brightly in the final with his first fifty of the tournament. He scored a classy 76 off 59 balls, including six fours and two sixes, leading India to a competitive total of 176 for seven.
The Indian bowlers then took charge, with standout performances from Arshdeep Singh (2/20) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/18), restricting South Africa to 169 for eight. This stellar bowling effort secured India their second T20 World Cup title.
Despite pockets of resistance from the Proteas, who were playing in their maiden World Cup final, India held firm. Heinrich Klaasen posed a significant threat with his 52 off 27 balls (2×4, 5×6), but Hardik Pandya (3/20) claimed the crucial wicket to shift the momentum back in India’s favor.
Much of the credit for this victory goes to Kohli for anchoring the innings and setting a challenging target, ensuring India emerged victorious in this high-stakes encounter.