In a thrilling and intense match at Barbados, India emerged victorious, securing their second ICC T20 World Cup title. This triumph marks the culmination of an arduous journey for India, which had endured an 11-year ICC trophy drought since their Champions Trophy victory in 2013.
South Africa, the Proteas, began their chase of India's formidable target of 177 runs with an unfortunate start. Reeza Hendricks was dismissed by the formidable Jasprit Bumrah, while Aiden Markram fell prey to Arshdeep Singh's delivery. However, Tristan Stubbs and Quinton de Kock put up a valiant fight against the Indian bowlers, ably supported by Heinrich Klaasen.
As the match reached its climax, it was Hardik Pandya who emerged as the hero for India. He delivered a remarkable final over, claiming the crucial wicket of Miller, thanks to a stunning catch by Suryakumar Yadav near the boundary. Rabada's subsequent dismissal sealed South Africa's fate, leaving them narrowly short of victory at 169/8.
India's triumph was a testament to their unwavering determination and exceptional teamwork. Virat Kohli's masterful 76 and Jasprit Bumrah's remarkable bowling performance earned them the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament awards, respectively.
The victory not only brought immense pride and glory to India but also resulted in a substantial financial reward. As part of the ICC's substantial prize pool, the champions received a generous $2.45 million, while the runner-up, South Africa, received $1.28 million.
Individual awards and their cash prizes:
PlayerAwardPrize
Virat KohliPlayer of the Match$3000
Jasprit BumrahPlayer of the Tournament$15000
Suryakumar YadavSmart Catch of the Match$3000
