The Indian cricket team erupted in jubilation after their historic T20 World Cup 2024 victory against South Africa. Following a nail-biting final at Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Saturday, June 29th, India emerged victorious by a narrow margin of seven runs. Post-match, Virat Kohli showed his true ‘West Delhi boy moves’ as he did some ‘Bhangra’ steps with Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh and others.
Hard-Fought win for Team India
Electing to bat first, India set a competitive target of 177 runs on the board, with crucial contributions from Virat Kohli (76 off 59 balls) and Axar Patel (47 off 31 balls). South Africa put up a valiant chase, but ultimately fell short, managing only 169 runs in their allotted 20 overs.
‘Tunak Tunak’ takes center stage ft Virat Kohli
The weight of the victory lifted, the Indian players exploded in joyous celebration. A video uploaded by the ICC captured the team’s jubilant mood as they danced to the popular Bollywood song “Tunak Tunak” by Daler Mehndi. Virat Kohli and Arshdeep Singh, in particular, showcased their impressive Bhangra dance moves, setting the tone for the celebratory atmosphere.
From near defeat to glorious win
The victory wasn’t without its moments of anxiety. South Africa threatened to snatch victory from India’s grasp, needing just 30 runs off the final 30 balls after a powerful knock from Heinrich Klaasen.
However, the tide turned with the return of Jasprit Bumrah, who conceded a mere four runs in his third over. Hardik Pandya also stepped up, dismissing the dangerous Klaasen and bringing India back into the game.
Suryakumar Yadav stellar catch
With South Africa still needing 22 runs in the final three overs, Suryakumar Yadav produced a game-changing moment. A brilliant catch off David Miller’s bat, delivered by Pandya, effectively quashed South Africa’s hopes. Arshdeep Singh’s tight penultimate over, conceding only four runs, further tightened India’s grip on the match.
Hardik Pandya holds nerve
In a nail-biting final over, Hardik Pandya once again proved his mettle. He dismissed the in-form Miller with the very first ball, thanks to another superb catch from Yadav. With nerves of steel, Pandya successfully defended the remaining 15 runs in the last five balls, securing India’s second T20 World Cup title.
The celebratory dance to “Tunak Tunak” perfectly captured the team’s jubilation after a hard-fought and well-deserved victory. This win marks a significant moment in Indian cricket history, and the celebrations are sure to continue for a long time to come.
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