ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final Match: India vs South Africa
The final match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 took place between India and South Africa at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. Indian team captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first. Despite high expectations for a strong start, India lost three wickets in the powerplay, with Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav failing to perform with the bat. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 9 runs after hitting two fours in an over bowled by Keshav Maharaj, followed by Pant being caught out without scoring, and Suryakumar Yadav getting out in the fifth over.
Both India and South Africa fielded unchanged playing elevens for the final match, sticking with the lineups that secured victory in the semi-final matches. India, led by Rohit Sharma, defeated England by 68 runs in their semi-final, while South Africa, captained by Aiden Markram, beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets in theirs. Overall, India has won 14 out of the 26 T20 International matches played against South Africa, with South Africa winning 11 matches and one ending in a tie. In the T20 World Cup, India has won four out of the six matches played against South Africa, with South Africa claiming victory in two.
India’s playing eleven for the final match included key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah, while South Africa fielded a team with Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, and Tabrez Shamsi among others. As the match progressed, it was evident that both teams were aiming to clinch the prestigious title of T20 World Cup champions, with the pressure mounting on the players to deliver their best performances on the field. The stakes were high, and fans eagerly awaited the outcome of this intense showdown between India and South Africa in the final match of the tournament.
