June 30th 2024.
After a 17-year-long wait, the Indian cricket team has finally claimed their second T20 World Cup title by defeating first-time finalists South Africa by seven runs in Barbados on Saturday. It was a moment of pure joy and pride for Indian fans who have been eagerly waiting for this moment since their first win in the tournament back in 2007. Over the years, the team has come close to winning the title, but it always seemed to slip away. However, this time, they proved to be the deserving champions as they dominated the entire tournament and made their mark in the record books.
Let's take a look at some of the records achieved by India during their victorious T20 World Cup campaign. Firstly, they became only the third team in history to lift the iconic trophy twice, along with the West Indies and England. It was a monumental achievement for the team and a proud moment for the entire nation. Additionally, captain Virat Kohli's impressive knock of 76 runs in the first innings helped India set a record-breaking total of 176, surpassing Australia's previous record of 173 in the 2021 World Cup finals.
Kohli's contribution to the team's success was not limited to this one match. He has now cemented his legacy as the best batter in the history of the T20 World Cup. His win at this edition makes him the only player in cricket history to have won the U-19 World Cup, ODI World Cup, Champions Trophy, and T20 World Cup. Another key player in India's journey to the title was Rohit Sharma, who became the first captain to win 50 matches in the history of T20Is. He also holds the unique record of being the only player to have played in all nine editions of the T20 World Cup and winning the trophy both as a player and a captain.
The Indian team's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, was also a vital contributor to their success. He became the first out-and-out bowler to win the Player of the Tournament award at the T20 World Cup, thanks to his phenomenal bowling throughout the competition. He maintained an incredible economy rate of 4.17, the lowest in the history of T20 World Cup editions. Kohli, on the other hand, added another Man of the Match award to his already impressive collection, surpassing Suryakumar Yadav to become the player with the most Man of the Match accolades in T20Is.
India's victory also marked a significant milestone as they became the first team to remain undefeated throughout the tournament. While Sri Lanka, Australia, India, and South Africa had all remained unbeaten until the finals, it was India who maintained their unbeaten streak and emerged as the champions. This also resulted in them breaking the record for the most matches won during a single edition, with eight wins to their name. Finally, Arshdeep Singh, who has been backed by the Indian side in the shortest format of the game, proved his worth by tying with Afghanistan's Fazhalhaq Farooqi for the most wickets in a single edition, with 17 wickets each.
In conclusion, India's victory in the T20 World Cup was a well-deserved one, and the team's performance will be remembered for years to come. They have not only made their country proud but have also left an indelible mark on the world of cricket. It was a moment of triumph and celebration for the team and their fans, and one that will be cherished for a long time.
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