Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's impressive 76 runs and Axar Patel's valuable 47 helped India recover from a rocky start and post a total of 176 for seven against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. Despite early setbacks with the dismissals of Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav, Kohli and Patel's partnership and Shivam Dube's late contribution helped India achieve a competitive total. SA's left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took two wickets. Stay updated with the latest news by joining our WhatsApp group.
India Posts Respectable Total of 176/7 in T20 World Cup Final Against South Africa
In a nail-biting T20 World Cup final, India recovered from an early batting collapse to post a competitive total of 176 for seven against South Africa. Despite losing three early wickets, Virat Kohli's impressive 76 and Axar Patel's valuable 47 played a crucial role in India's recovery.
Early Setbacks
India got off to a shaky start, losing Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav in quick succession. Sharma (15) fell prey to Anrich Nortje, while Pant (6) and Yadav (8) were dismissed by Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, respectively.
Kohli-Patel Partnership
With India reeling at 49/3, Virat Kohli and Axar Patel steadied the innings with a crucial 82-run partnership. Kohli, known for his exceptional batting skills, took on the South African bowlers with aggression, smashing six fours and three sixes during his 53-ball stay. Patel, on the other hand, played a more cautious role, anchoring the innings with his composed 47 off 35 deliveries, including two fours and three sixes.
Dube's Late Contribution
After Kohli's dismissal, Shivam Dube provided late impetus to India's innings. The all-rounder hit a quickfire 18 off 11 balls, including two fours and a six, to give India a much-needed boost.
South Africa's Bowling Effort
South Africa's bowlers kept India under pressure throughout the innings. Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets for 23 runs. Nortje, Rabada, and Ngidi also bowled well, picking up a wicket each.
Final Score
Despite the early setbacks, India managed to post a competitive total of 176/7 in the allotted 20 overs. Kohli's 76, Patel's 47, and Dube's late contribution played vital roles in India's recovery.
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