Reliving the historic moments and shattered records from India’s triumphant run at T20 World Cup 2024
For Indian cricket fans, 2024 was a year to remember. Not only did the team clinch the T20 World Cup, ending an 11-year drought for ICC titles, but they also showcased an electrifying final against South Africa, winning by just seven runs in Barbados. With this victory, India joined West Indies and England twice as the only teams to win the T20 title.
This win was more than just a trophy; it was a celebration of breaking records and achieving milestones. Let's take a moment to highlight the five key records that India shattered on their triumphant journey.
When it comes to the big stage, India knows how to perform. In the final against South Africa, India scored 176-7, the biggest team total in T20 World Cup final history.
Virat Kohli, as always, rose to the situation with a spectacular 76, ably assisted by Axar Patel’s crucial 47 runs. Shivam Dube also contributed, scoring a fast 27 to boost the total above Australia’s previous record of 173 in the 2021 final.
Champions are distinguished by their constancy. India finished the competition unbeaten, a first in T20 World Cup history. India’s road was perfect, beginning with a strong victory over PAK and Ireland in the group stage and continuing with victories over Australia and England in the knockout rounds. Even a washed-out game against Canada could not dampen their enthusiasm.
Though South Africa went into the final undefeated, India’s victory cemented their record as the first side to win a T20 World Cup without losing.
The semi-final victory over England was decisive, with 68 runs, the second-largest T20 World Cup knockout margin. India scored 171-7 and then bowled England out for 103, demonstrating their superiority. Only the West Indies’ 74-run victory against Australia in 2012 beats this record. With performances like these, India proved that they belong among the knockout elite.
Each generation has a leader, and Rohit Sharma’s legacy peaked in 2024. At 37 years old, he became the oldest skipper to win a T20 World Cup, leading India to victory in the last T20I.
Rohit led calmly under duress, breaking India’s 11-year ICC trophy drought and cementing his position in cricket history. The Hitman, along With Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, retired after this campaign; this triumph marked the end of a fantastic era.
Jasprit Bumrah is more than simply a bowler; he is a wizard with the ball. He became the first bowler to be named ‘Player of the Series’ in a Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024. With 15 wickets and an economy rate of 4.17, Bumrah was unplayable.
His command of the death overs and ability to take essential wickets made him India’s outstanding performance. Bumrah’s two-wicket stint in the final changed the game and ensured India won the championship.
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India’s 2024 T20 World Cup campaign aimed to create standards for future generations, not only win the trophy. Fans will remember this squad for their dazzling runs, crucial wickets, and great moments.
As we approach the end of 2024, this campaign symbolises both grit and grandeur. India’s year concluded with victory and the conviction that records are made to be broken, and the Men in Blue are ready to do just that.
