At the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday, during the Twenty20 World Cup 2024 final, India set a lofty aim of 177 runs for South Africa.
In an exciting match, the tournament’s undefeated teams squared off, with India’s Virat Kohli leading the way.
With six fours and two sixes in his incredible 76 off 59 balls, Kohli, the star of the Indian innings, scored a lot of runs.
India With Quick Start
India started their innings quickly, scoring 15 runs in the opening over thanks to three straight fours from Virat Kohli off of Marco Jansen. But they encountered an early setback to their progress.
Following his two boundaries off of Keshav Maharaj in the second over, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was removed from the game. While wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was removed from the game shortly afterward.
After that, Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed by Kagiso Rabada of South Africa, leaving India trailing 34-3 in just 4.3 overs.
The innings was stabilised by a vital 72-run partnership between Axar Patel and Kohli. Patel’s forceful hitting.
Which included multiple sixes, increased India’s total. Nevertheless, Quinton de Kock’s quick run-out at 47 ended Patel’s innings.
Kohli With His 50
With unwavering determination, Kohli carried on with his innings, achieving his half-century in 48 balls—the slowest pace in his T20I career. After reaching fifty, Kohli increased the run rate until Jansen removed him from the game.
The crucial 27 off 16 balls that Shivam Dube added put the icing on India’s innings. Rabada and Jansen each grabbed one wicket. While Maharaj and Anrich Nortje claimed two wickets apiece for South Africa’s bowling assault.
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