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India scripted a historic moment on Saturday, defeating South Africa by a nail-biting seven runs in the thrilling final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 a😼t the Kensington Oval, Barbados. The victory, after an 11-year ICC trophy dr🐭ought, sent the Indian team and fans into a frenzy.
A tense battle on the field
The high-pressure encounter kept everyone on the edge of their seats until the very last ball. India, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, set a challenging target of 177 runs on the scoreboard. Virat Kohli, returning to form with a brilliant 76 off 59 balls, anchored the innings. Axar Patel provided a crucial late flourish wiꦍth a quickfire 47 off just 31 d🎃eliveries.
South Africa’s chase was valiant, spearheaded by Heinrich Klaasen (52 off 27) and Quinton de Kock (39 off 31). However, the Indian bowling attack, led by the ever-dependable Jasprit Bumrah (2/18) and the young gun Arshdeep Singh (2/20), kept them in check. In the end, it was Hardik Pandya’s last over (3/20) and Suryakumar Yadav’s stunning catch that proved decisive, as he dismissed David Miller at the boundary ropes, securing a narrow but momentou🔴s victory for Ind𒀰ia.
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Bhangra beats mark a joyous celebration
The celebrations that followed were a sight to behold. Team India players, visibly ecstatic after their historic win, let loose with a joyous display of Bhangra, a traditional Punjabi dance, to the iconic song “Tunak Tunak.” Kohli, Arshdeep, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh and Khaleel Ahmed were seen shaking a leg, showcasing their eꦫxuberance and the team spirit that propelled them to victory.
This win marks a significant turning point for Indian cricket. Not only does it end their long wait for an ICC trophy, but it also signifies the emergence of a new generation of champions under Rohit Sharma’s leadership.