Hardik, Bumrah, Arshdeep and Kohli win the World Cup for India · India are world champions. Look at the each individual performance on the final of the T20 World Cup 2024.
1. Rohit Sharma (c)
Rohit Sharma, the captain, provided an explosive start with his 9 runs off 5 balls, including two boundaries. Although his innings was cut short by Maharaj, his quick runs set an aggressive tone for India’s batting.
2. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was the backbone of India’s innings. Scoring 76 runs off 59 balls with six fours and two sixes, he played a crucial role in anchoring the innings. His strike rate of 128.81 was vital in keeping the scoreboard ticking. Player of the match Virat Kohli led the batting with 76 runs off 59 balls after India were three wickets down for 34 runs in the fifth over.
3. Rishabh Pant (wk)
Rishabh Pant had a rare off-day, getting out for a duck after facing just two balls. He was caught by de Kock off Maharaj, leaving India in a precarious position.
4. Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav couldn’t make a significant impact, scoring only 3 runs off 4 balls. He was caught by Klaasen off Rabada, adding to India’s early batting woes. Suryakumar Yadav takes a game-changing catch in the T20 World Cup Final which changed the match.
5. Axar Patel
Axar Patel was instrumental in India’s recovery. Scoring 47 runs off 31 balls with one four and four sixes, his aggressive batting was crucial in pushing India’s total to a competitive level. He also contributed in the field with his economical bowling.
6. Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube played a valuable cameo, scoring 27 runs off 16 balls with three fours and one six. His quickfire innings helped accelerate the run rate during the middle overs.
7. Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya provided a late flourish, scoring 5 runs off 2 balls with a boundary. He remained not out and played a significant role with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 20 runs in his 3 overs.
8. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja had a brief stint with the bat, scoring 2 runs off 2 balls. He also bowled one over, conceding 12 runs without taking a wicket.
9. Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh was exceptional with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 20 runs in his 4 overs. His economical bowling helped restrict South Africa’s scoring rate.
10. Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling was crucial, as he took 2 wickets for 18 runs in his 4 overs. His tight bowling in the death overs was instrumental in India’s victory. Player of the Tournament.
11. Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav had a challenging day, conceding 45 runs in his 4 overs without taking a wicket. Despite his struggles, he managed to contain the batsmen in crucial moments.
Champions
India edged past South Africa by 7 runs in the final match to clinch an ICC title after 11 years. India’s balanced performance in both batting and bowling ensured their victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 final. With standout performances from Virat Kohli, Axar Patel, and the bowling unit led by Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah, India successfully defended their total and claimed the championship title.