India has ended an 11-year trophy drought by defeating South Africa within the T20 World Cup ultimate by a margin of 7 runs.
The Indian bowlers, notably Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Arshdeep Singh, displayed exceptional composure within the ultimate moments as India secured an exhilarating victory from the brink of defeat. This triumph marked the end of India’s 11-year ICC trophy drought, as they clinched the T20 World Cup for the second time of their historical past.
Bumrah made a vital breakthrough by dismissing Reeza Hendricks within the second over, whereas Arshdeep accounted for Aiden Markram within the third over, placing South Africa on the again foot early of their pursuit of 176 runs. Virat Kohli performed a stellar innings, scoring 76 runs to assist India attain a complete of 176/7, the very best ever workforce rating in a T20 World Cup ultimate in opposition to South Africa on the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Shivam Dube offered helpful help with 27 runs.
#StaffIndia HAVE DONE IT!
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In the early phases of the match, Keshav Maharaj claimed two key wickets by dismissing Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant, whereas Kagiso Rabada eliminated Suryakumar Yadav as India misplaced three wickets inside the powerplay. Axar Patel confirmed promising kind with a rating of 47, however his innings was reduce brief by an excellent throw from Quinton de Kock.
