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India win T20 World Cup, end 11-year ICC trophy drought
India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in the T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday. Chasing 177 for victory, South Africa needed 16 runs off the final over but…
The Story in Brief
India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in the T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday. Chasing 177 for victory, South Africa needed 16 runs off the final over but could manage only 8 as Hardik Pandya bowled a decisive last over, taking three wickets including that of Heinrich Klaasen for 52. This is India's second T20 World Cup title after 2007 and their first ICC trophy since the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Virat Kohli, who announced his retirement from T20 internationals after the match, top-scored with 76 off 59 balls. Axar Patel contributed 47 off 31. For South Africa, Keshav Maharaj took 2 for 24. Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Tournament for his 15 wickets across the competition at an economy rate of 4.17.
The Indian Opinion
A nation that measures cricketing success only through world titles forgets that in 2023 alone India won the Asia Cup, drew a Test series in England and beat Australia at home. The pressure to win every ICC event has created intolerance for knock-out losses, as if bilateral dominance counts for nothing. The real test now is whether selectors and fans show the same patience with the team during lean phases that they demand for themselves at work.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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