India’s former World Cup-winning captain, MS Dhoni, expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Team India for clinching the T20 World Cup 2024 against South Africa. Dhoni, whose birthday is on July 7, thanked the team for what he called a priceless birthday gift. Interestingly, MS Dhoni was the last one to win the T20 World Cup for India in 2007.
MS Dhoni wishes India after winning T20 World Cup 2024
“My heart rate was up, well done on being calm, having the self-belief, and doing what u guys did. From all the Indians back home and everywhere in the world, a big thank you for bringing the World Cup Home. CONGRATULATIONS. thanks for the priceless birthday gift,” Dhoni wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of the Indian World Cup champion team.
India end 11-year trophy drought
India secured their latest World Cup victory after an 11-year wait by defeating South Africa in a thrilling final by seven runs. This victory marked India’s second T20 World Cup triumph since their inaugural win in 2007 under MS Dhoni, and their first major title since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
Star batsman Virat Kohli, played a pivotal role in the final, scoring an elegant 76 off 59 balls with six fours and two sixes. His innings guided India to a competitive total of 176 for seven. India’s bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh (2/20) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/18), maintained their impressive form from earlier matches, restricting South Africa to 169 for eight and securing India’s second T20 World Cup title.
