India has won the T20 World Cup title for the second time. In the final played in Barbados, Team India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling match. India scored 176 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, South Africa could only score 169 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs.
After winning the toss and batting first, India scored 176 runs losing seven wickets in 20 overs. In reply, South Africa’s team could score 169 runs losing eight wickets in 20 overs. With this victory, India ended the 11-year ICC trophy drought. India had earlier won the Champions Trophy in 2013. At the same time, India has won the T20 World Cup after 17 years.
T20 World Cup India turned the match around in 17th over
By 16 overs, South Africa had scored 151 runs for four wickets. Then Miller and Klaasen were at the crease. South Africa needed 26 runs in the last 24 balls. After this, in the 17th over, Hardik dismissed Klaasen and gave only four runs. In the 18th over, Bumrah dismissed Jansen and gave two runs. In the 19th over, Arshdeep gave four runs.
In the last over, South Africa needed 16 runs. Hardik Pandya dismissed Miller on the very first ball. Rabada scored four runs on the second ball. Rabada took one run on the third ball. Maharaj took one run on the fourth ball. The next ball was wide. Hardik dismissed Rabada on the fifth ball. One run came on the last ball and India won by seven runs.
Virat Kohli named Man of the Match
Virat Kohli played an innings of 76 runs. He was chosen as the Player of the Match. Whereas, Jaspreet Bumrah, who took 2 wickets, was chosen as the Player of the Tournament.
Rohit Sharma has become the oldest captain to win the T20 World Cup. He won the title at the age of 37 years and 60 days.
Team India has become the first team to win 2 ODI World Cups, 2 T20 World Cups and 2 Champions Trophies.