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India’s T20 World Cup Win Sparks Virat Kohli’s Shocking Retirement Decision

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India clinched a thrilling victory over South Africa by a margin of 7 runs in the T20 World Cup 2024 final held at Kensington Oval, Barbados. South Africa, chasing a target of 177 runs, managed to score 169/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Virat Kohli played a pivotal role for India, scoring a resilient 76 runs off 59 deliveries, anchoring them to a competitive total of 176/7 in 20 overs. This score marked the highest ever in a men’s T20 World Cup final. Despite India being at 34/3 in 4.3 overs, a crucial partnership of 72 runs between Kohli and Axar Patel revived their innings. Axar contributed 47 runs off 31 balls before being dismissed. Kohli’s innings of 76 runs off 59 balls provided the backbone to India’s innings. South African bowlers Keshav Maharaj and Anrich Nortje were the most successful, each claiming two wickets while conceding 23 and 26 runs respectively.

virat kohli man of the match announces retirement from T20 cricket

Virat Kohli, awarded the Player of the Match in the Final for his outstanding performance, reflected on his last T20 World Cup appearance, expressing a sentiment of passing the baton to the next generation. He remarked on the unpredictable nature of cricket, where fortunes can change swiftly, emphasizing the now-or-never aspect of the match. Kohli acknowledged that the decision about this being his final T20 World Cup was widely known, suggesting he would have made the announcement regardless of the match’s outcome. He admitted to struggling to contain his emotions, expecting the full impact to settle in over time.

India's batting performance

  1. Total Score: India scored 195 for 6 in their 20 overs.
  2. Virat Kohli’s Knock: Virat Kohli was the standout performer, scoring 78 runs off 52 balls. His innings included 8 fours and 2 sixes.
  3. Shubman Gill’s Contribution: Shubman Gill provided a quickfire 45 runs off 28 balls, with 5 fours and 2 sixes, setting a solid foundation for India’s innings.
  4. Partnerships: The crucial partnership between Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill added significant runs, stabilizing India’s innings after the early loss of wickets.
  5. Middle-order Support: Contributions from the middle-order batsmen, including Hardik Pandya (27 off 15) and Rishabh Pant (20 off 14), helped to maintain the momentum.
  6. Finishing Touches: Quick runs towards the end from Ravindra Jadeja (15* off 8) ensured India posted a challenging total.
  7. South Africa’s Bowling: Despite some good bowling spells from South Africa, India’s batsmen managed to keep the scoreboard ticking and set a high target.

India’s strong batting performance laid the foundation for their victory, setting a target that South Africa found challenging to chase down​.​

south africa bowling performance

  1. Total Overs Bowled: South Africa bowled a total of 20 overs.
  2. Kagiso Rabada: Rabada was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 34 runs in his 4 overs. He dismissed key batsmen and provided crucial breakthroughs.
  3. Anrich Nortje: Nortje was economical, conceding 30 runs in his 4 overs and taking 1 wicket. His pace and accuracy troubled the Indian batsmen.
  4. Tabraiz Shamsi: Shamsi, the leg-spinner, took 1 wicket for 36 runs in his 4 overs. He managed to contain the run rate during the middle overs.
  5. Lungi Ngidi: Ngidi took 1 wicket for 42 runs in his 4 overs. He struggled with consistency but managed to pick up an important wicket.
  6. Wayne Parnell: Parnell bowled 4 overs, conceding 45 runs without taking a wicket. His performance was below his usual standards.
  7. Fielding Support: South Africa’s bowlers were supported by good fielding, but a few dropped catches and misfields added to their woes.

Despite their efforts, South Africa’s bowlers couldn’t restrict India to a lower total, allowing the opposition to post a challenging target​.

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