Virat Kohli's brilliance and Rohit Sharma's inspirational captaincy ended India's 11-year watch for a world title. On Saturday, the star-studded group defeated South Africa by seven runs in a roller-coaster remaining to carry the T20 World Cup for the second time. Skipper Rohit Sharma gained the toss and elected to bat first at Kensington Oval in Barbados and India made 176 for 7 in 20 overs. In reply, South Africa had been bundled out for 169/8.
How a lot prize cash did India get for profitable the T20 World Cup?
The 2024 T20 World Cup champions Staff India had been awarded an quantity of $2.45 million (approx Rs 20.42 crores) by the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC).
How a lot prize cash did 2024 T20 World Cup runner-up South Africa get?
South Africa, who misplaced the ultimate by a slender margin, took dwelling a money prize of $1.28 million (roughly Rs. 10.67 crores).
How a lot prize cash did England and Afghanistan, who misplaced within the semi-finals, get?
England and Afghanistan, who had been knocked out of the match after dropping to India and South Africa respectively within the semi-finals, each obtained $787,500 (roughly Rs. 6.56 crores) every.
With Heinrich Klaasen (52 off 27 balls) batting aggressively in opposition to the in-form Indian spinners, it regarded like Rohit Sharma and his males must accept second place in yet one more World Cup remaining however they got here again within the recreation with a giant assist from South Africa.
Ultimately, Hardik Pandya, who was a lot maligned by his personal followers for the final six months, managed to defend 16 runs within the remaining over, guaranteeing India their first ICC trophy since 2013 and their first T20 World Cup title within the post-IPL period.
Aid and happiness might be clearly seen on the faces of Indian group's star gamers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. This outcome was additionally an amazing farewell for head coach Rahul Dravid. With the mixed efforts of Kohli (76 runs off 59 balls) and Axar Patel (47 runs off 31 balls), India scored the best rating in a T20 World Cup remaining.
(With PTI inputs)
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