Sport | Cricket India beat South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final to win T20 World Cup at the Kensington Oval. Ending a 13-year wait for another world title, India secured redemption in the Caribbean after losing the 50-over World Cup final to Australia eight months ago. Player of the match Virat Kohli quit T20 Internationals shortly after the game, telling reporters: "This was my last T20 game playing for India "Time for the next generation to take the T20 game forward.
" Electing to bat on a dry surface, 2007 champions India overcame a top-order meltdown to post a competitive 176-7. Virat Kohli (76) struck his first 50 of this World Cup and Axar Patel smashed 47 to power India to a healthy total. Anrich Nortje and Keshav Maharaj claimed two wickets apiece for South Africa.
The Proteas suffered a top order collapse of their own but Quinton de Kock (39) and Tristan Stubbs (31) put their chase back on track. Heinrich Klaasen (52) then counter-attacked in spectacular fashion but India's impeccable death-overs bowling restricted South Africa to 169-8. Additional reporting by Reuters.
T20 World Cup 2024 final start time, TV channel and live stream today T20 World Cup knockout blow may signal the end of an era for England T20 World Cup 2024: Final fixtures, results, group tables Keeping cool: essential summer care tips for your cats and dogs Create a FREE account to continue reading Registration is a free and easy way to support our journalism. Join our community where you.
