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On Saturday, June 29, the Rohit Sharma-led Team India finally ended their ICC trophy drought, winning the T20 World Cup 2024 by seven runs at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Men in Blue, who remained unbeaten in the entire T20 World Cup 2024, finally went on to win the title and end the 11-year-long wait for this moment to come real.
After winning the toss earlier in the match, India decided to bat first. On the back of Virat Kohli’s 76-run knock, India posted 176 runs along with Axar Patel’s crucial 47. All came down to the Indian bowling attack, who pulled off a thrilling win, registering a convincing seven-run win.
After this, the moment on the field was something exceptional as the skipper of the side, Rohit Sharma, along with the likes of batting stalwart Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya broke down in tears. After Hardik Pandya bowled in line and length to restrict the Protea Men under the 177-run target, the three star players were seen in tears as they ended their 11-year wait to lift the coveted title.
Watch Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli & Hardik Pandya’s reaction after India’s win:
