By The Indian cricket team has a history of stunning last-minute victories, especially in important events. Most recently, India won the 2024 T20 World Cup in a nail-biting final against South Africa, ending their 17-year title drought.
In the final, India achieved a tough total of 176/7, compared to Virat Kohli’s magnificent 76 in his final T20I encounter. South Africa appeared to be on course to chase down the mark, but India’s bowlers, particularly Hardik Pandya, held their nerve to reduce them to 169/8 and win by 7 runs.
𝗖.𝗛.𝗔.𝗠.𝗣.𝗜.𝗢.𝗡.𝗦 🏆#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 HAVE DONE IT! 🔝👏
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The result spurred dramatic celebrations, with Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and coach Rahul Dravid overtaken with delight. It was a credit to India’s tenacity and commitment to round off a fantastic competition with a spectacular final.
India’s previous T20 World Cup victory came in 2007, and they hadn’t won an ICC trophy in almost a decade. The historic win was a watershed moment for Indian cricket, bringing an end to a long title drought and ushering in a new era as prominent players transitioned into new positions after retirement.
