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India scored a record-high total in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa with Virat Kohli playing the lead role. Talismanic batterKohli stepped up to the plate, ending his lean patch with a 59-ball 76 to help India post a competitive 176/7 against South Africa in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval here on Saturday.
Virat Kohli was guarded in his approach while Axar Patel was the enforcer as India recovered from early jitters to post 176 for 7 against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday. At 34 for three, India were staring at another batting failure in a big final before Axar (47 off 31) and Kohli (76 off 59) turned the tide for them. Axar was run out in an unfortunate manner, completely against the run of play, which brought about an end to his 72-run partnership off 54 balls with Kohli. Kohli did slow down considerably in the middle overs to bring up his first 50 off the tournament with 48 balls.
Rohit Sharma could not continue his brilliant run of form as the Indian cricket team captain was dismissed early during the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa on Saturday. Rohit, who played impressive knocks in the matches against Australia and England, was dismissed for just 9 by Keshav Maharaj. During the second over of the Indian innings, Rohit went for a sweep against Maharaj but ended up finding Heinrich Klaasen at backward square leg. The Proteas fielder did not have to move much to complete the catch and the heartbreaking expression on Rohit's face said it all.
Ravi Shastri loves to hype up the toss time of a match, and on the occasion of the 2024 T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa, it was no different. Shastri was at his brilliant best at the toss, ramping up the atmosphere, making it seem like a boxing encounter. However, a cheeky reference from the former India coach sent the two captains, Rohit Sharma and Aiden Markram, into laughter. Shastri called the match referee a 'punching bag'. Often on the big occasions, things get heated up, causing players to run to the match referee. Shastri played on the context for his hilarious reference. "West Indies' very own, to keep things calm, under control, and a potential punching bag," said Shastri to introduce Richie Richardson, the match referee of the T20 World Cup final.
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped praise on Suryakumar Yadav and said that he is playing 'extraordinarily well' in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. The Men in Blue will take on South Africa in the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. Suryakumar Yadav is the ninth highest run getter in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. He has scored 196 runs from seven matches at a srike rate of 137.06.
Not known for handling pressure well on the big stage, South Africa have pulled off close wins in this competition giving them a strong belief that victory is possible from any situation, captain Aiden Markram said ahead of the T20 World Cup final against India. India, a team full of superstars, will have to overcome the pressure of not winning an ICC title since 2013 while South Africa head into their maiden World Cup final having not been in that position ever before. Ahead of the summit showdown on Saturday, Markram was expectedly reminded about the past when Proteas have crumbled under pressure.
Former West Indies opener and captain Chris Gayle is not willing to "write off" "special" player Virat Kohli despite his struggling form in the T20 World Cup. Kohli has been chasing the shadows of the player that he used to be for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2024. Since touching down in the USA and the West Indies for the marquee event, Kohli has been searching for runs from his bat throughout the ongoing edition of the marquee event.
India vs South Africa Live Streaming T20 World Cup Final Live Telecast: India take on South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final in Barbados on Saturday. The Rohit Sharma-led side has been impressive with the competition till now with comfortable victories over tough opponents like Pakistan and Australia. On the other hand, South Africa are also unbeaten in the competition (like India) and this is the first time that they have ever qualified for a World Cup final in their cricketing history.