India’s victory in the T20 World Cup against South Africa has sparked a wave of reactions from fans and officials alike. The match was filled with tension as South Africa came close to winning, needing just 30 runs from 30 balls in their chase. However, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya stepped up in the crucial death overs, limiting South Africa to 169-8.
The emotional scenes after India’s win saw captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announce their retirement from T20Is. This game also marked the end of Rahul Dravid’s tenure as the coach of the Indian cricket team. Fans and cricketing figures are celebrating this victory and paying tribute to the retiring players and coach.
India’s victory comes after a series of near-misses in major tournaments, including losses in the World Test Championship final and the 50-over World Cup final. Captain Rohit Sharma praised his team for their ability to perform under pressure, stating that they wanted this win badly and he was proud of their efforts. This win is seen as a significant milestone for Indian cricket team as they have finally won their first world title in 13 years.
