India's top batsman Virat Kohli put on a stellar performance, scoring 76 runs off 59 balls to rescue the team after a shaky start in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. With contributions from Axar Patel (47 runs) and Shivam Dube (27 runs), India managed to reach 176/7 at the end of their innings. Jasprit Bumrah's early wicket and a fumble by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant added to India's advantage.
India Defeats South Africa in T20 World Cup Final
Background:
India and South Africa faced off in the highly anticipated final of the T20 World Cup, held in Mumbai, India. The match marked a significant milestone for both teams, as it was the first time either had reached the final of the tournament.
Match Summary:
India won the toss and elected to bat first. However, they got off to a shaky start, losing two wickets early. Virat Kohli stepped up for his team, scoring a crucial 76 runs off 59 balls. Axar Patel and Shivam Dube also contributed with solid innings of 47 and 27 runs, respectively. India finished with a respectable total of 176/7.
In response, South Africa struggled to keep up with India's pace. Jasprit Bumrah removed their top batsman, Quinton de Kock, in the second over. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant added to India's advantage by fumbling a catch, allowing India to dismiss South Africa captain Temba Bavuma.
South Africa eventually finished with only 161/6, falling 15 runs short of India's total. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ravichandran Ashwin each picked up two wickets for India.
Top 5 FAQs
Q1: Who was the top performer for India in the final? A1: Virat Kohli with 76 runs
Q2: Who took the early wicket for India? A2: Jasprit Bumrah
Q3: What was India's final score? A3: 176/7
Q4: Who won the T20 World Cup in the past? A4: West Indies (2012, 2016)
Q5: Which team holds the record for the most T20 World Cup titles? A5: West Indies with 2 titles
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