The 2024 T20 World Cup final was a nail-biting affair, with India emerging victorious against South Africa by a narrow margin of seven runs. The Proteas, chasing a target of 172, had the game well within their grasp with David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen at the crease. However, a stunning spell from Jasprit Bumrah turned the tide in India’s favor, leaving South Africa needing 16 runs from the final over.

In the crucial over, Suryakumar Yadav‘s brilliant catch dismissed Miller, providing India with a much-needed breakthrough. Captain Rohit Sharma revealed that he had encouraged his team to apply pressure on the South African batters through sledging, emphasizing the importance of winning at any cost.

“We all said a few things to their batsmen, which I can’t share, but it was important to do that because we wanted to win at any cost,” Rohit said in The Great Kapil Sharma Show on Netflix.

Suryakumar, who was also a key player in India’s triumph, has been appointed as the new T20I captain and will lead the team in the upcoming series against Bangladesh. Other notable guests on The Great Kapil Sharma Show included Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and Arshdeep Singh.

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Rohit Sharma’s command in the final over drama

The final over of the match was a tense affair, with South Africa needing 16 runs to win. Bumrah, known for his ability to deliver under pressure, bowled a tight line and length, making it difficult for the South African batters to score freely. The dismissal of Miller brought India closer to victory, and the subsequent deliveries kept the pressure on the South African batters.

“Just say whatever you want to say, we will handle the umpires and referees later,” he added.

Rohit’s leadership played a crucial role in India’s victory. His decision to encourage his team to sledge the South African batters was a bold one, but it ultimately paid off. By creating a hostile atmosphere, Rohit and his team were able to put the South African batsmen under immense pressure, forcing them to make mistakes.

End of an era

The T20 World Cup final marked the end of an era for Indian cricket, as both Rohit and Virat Kohli announced their retirements from the format. These retirements of two modern-day greats marked the end of an era in Indian cricket. Both players have been instrumental in India’s rise as a global cricketing power, and their absence will undoubtedly be felt. However, the future of Indian cricket looks bright with the emergence of talented young players.

India’s ongoing challenge

With the T20 World Cup behind them, India will now focus on their upcoming series against Bangladesh. The series will be a good opportunity for Suryakumar and his team to gel together and prepare for future challenges. The future of Indian cricket looks promising, and it will be exciting to see how the team performs under the leadership of Surya.

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