Jalgaon (Maharashtra) [India], Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse congratulated Rohit Sharma-led Team India for winning the 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup after 17 years.
The Men in Blue won the T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados.
In a statement, Khadse said that the Men in Blue have brought the name of the country forward.
Khadse said, "I congratulate and best wishes to all the players of Team India. They have carried the name of our country forward. Team India has won this title after 17 years..."
Recalling the final match of the tournament, India won the toss and elected to bat first. After being reduced to 34/3, a reply partnership of 72 between Virat (76) and Axar Patel (47 off 31 balls, including one four and four sixes) restored India's position in the game. A 57-run partnership between Virat and Shivam Dubey (27 runs from 16 balls with three fours and a six) took India to 176/7 in 20 overs.
Keshav Maharaj (2/23) and Anrich Nortje (2/26) were South Africa's top bowlers. Marco Johnson and Aiden Markram took one wicket each.
Chasing a target of 177, the Proteas were reduced to 12/2 and then between Quinton de Kock (39 from 31 balls, with four fours and a six) and Tristan Stubbs (31 from 21 balls, with three sixes) There was a partnership of 58 runs. Fours and a six) brought South Africa back into the game. The game was in danger of going away from India with a half-century from Heinrich Klaasen (52 runs from 27 balls, with two fours and five sixes). However, Arshdeep Singh (2/18), Jasprit Bumrah (2/20) and Hardik (3/20) made good comebacks in the death overs, helping South Africa post 169/8 in 20 overs.
Virat received the 'Player of the Match' award for his performance. Now, India have ended their ICC trophy drought by securing their first ICC title since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
The Men in Blue won the T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados.
In a statement, Khadse said that the Men in Blue have brought the name of the country forward.
Khadse said, "I congratulate and best wishes to all the players of Team India. They have carried the name of our country forward. Team India has won this title after 17 years..."
Recalling the final match of the tournament, India won the toss and elected to bat first. After being reduced to 34/3, a reply partnership of 72 between Virat (76) and Axar Patel (47 off 31 balls, including one four and four sixes) restored India's position in the game. A 57-run partnership between Virat and Shivam Dubey (27 runs from 16 balls with three fours and a six) took India to 176/7 in 20 overs.
Keshav Maharaj (2/23) and Anrich Nortje (2/26) were South Africa's top bowlers. Marco Johnson and Aiden Markram took one wicket each.
Chasing a target of 177, the Proteas were reduced to 12/2 and then between Quinton de Kock (39 from 31 balls, with four fours and a six) and Tristan Stubbs (31 from 21 balls, with three sixes) There was a partnership of 58 runs. Fours and a six) brought South Africa back into the game. The game was in danger of going away from India with a half-century from Heinrich Klaasen (52 runs from 27 balls, with two fours and five sixes). However, Arshdeep Singh (2/18), Jasprit Bumrah (2/20) and Hardik (3/20) made good comebacks in the death overs, helping South Africa post 169/8 in 20 overs.
Virat received the 'Player of the Match' award for his performance. Now, India have ended their ICC trophy drought by securing their first ICC title since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
