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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: A Thrilling Showdown

Published at: Jul 27, 2024 at 12:44 PM

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 was a cricketing spectacle that captivated fans worldwide. Held in Barbados, this high-octane tournament featured intense battles, outstanding performances, and nail-biting finishes. Let’s delve into the key moments:

The Final Clash: India vs. South Africa

Date and Venue: On Saturday, 29 June 2024, at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, cricket enthusiasts witnessed the grand finale.

Toss and Decision: India won the toss and opted to bat first.

Inning-1 (IND): India posted a competitive total of 176 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Virat Kohli’s brilliant knock of 76 runs (59 balls) stole the show.

Inning-2 (SA): South Africa fought valiantly but fell short, scoring 169 runs for 8 wickets. Heinrich Klaasen’s explosive 52 runs (27 balls) kept the contest alive.

Result: India emerged victorious, winning by 7 runs.

Player of the Match:

Virat Kohli’s stellar performance earned him this well-deserved title.

Top Performers of the Tournament

Leading Run Scorers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (281 runs in 8 matches) Rohit Sharma (257 runs in 8 matches) Travis Head (255 runs in 7 matches) Quinton de Kock (243 runs in 9 matches) Ibrahim Zadran (231 runs in 8 matches)

Highest Wicket Takers:

Fazalhaq Farooqi (17 wickets in 8 matches) Arshdeep Singh (17 wickets in 8 matches) Jasprit Bumrah (15 wickets in 8 matches) Anrich Nortje (15 wickets in 9 matches) Rashid Khan (14 wickets in 8 matches)