30 June 2024
India beat S Africa by 7 runs to win T20 World Cup
India won the T20 World Cup, beating South Africa by 7 runs in a thrilling final. Batting first, India scored 176/7, with Virat Kohli making 76. South Africa fell short at 169/8, despite Heinrich Klaasen’s 52. Jasprit Bumrah’s excellent death bowling was crucial. This is India’s second T20 World Cup title after 17 years. Kohli was named Man of the Match, while Bumrah was Player of the Tournament. After the win, Kohli announced his retirement from T20 internationals.