India has won the T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa in a nail-biting final, winning by just 7 runs.
Virat Kohli led the charge for India with the highest score, showing once again why he’s considered a big-match player. Axar Patel also played a crucial role with his aggressive batting towards the end.
India set a target of 177 runs thanks to Kohli’s 76 runs off 59 balls and Patel’s quick 47 off 31 balls. Despite losing early wickets, their middle-order batting helped India recover and set a strong score. South Africa’s bowlers, especially Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, bowled well but couldn’t prevent India from posting a competitive total.
South Africa looked on track to win, needing only 30 runs from the last 30 balls with six wickets in hand. However, Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Arshdeep Singh made a fantastic comeback. Bumrah’s precise yorkers, Pandya’s smart variations, and Arshdeep’s accurate bowling were key in turning the game around.
Bumrah, who took 2 wickets for just 18 runs, was especially effective in the final overs. The South African batsmen struggled under the pressure and lost important wickets, making it difficult for them to reach the target. With 16 runs needed from the last over, Hardik’s calm and skillful bowling secured the win for India.
Kohli was named Player of the Match for his top score. The Indian bowlers were praised for their remarkable performance in the final moments of the game.
This thrilling victory adds another T20 World Cup title to India’s achievements and cements its status as a top team in cricket.
