Team India staged a brilliant comeback under pressure to beat South Africa in the T20 World Cup final, ending an 11-year wait for an ICC title. After posting a battling 176/7 from 20 overs, India restricted the Proteas to 169/8 thanks to a superb effort from Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya in the last four overs of the final over.
President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi were among the many leaders and dignitaries from various fields who hailed the Indian cricket team’s victory in the T20 World Cup and its never-say-die spirit.
Both Teams remained unbeaten at the summit and the final at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown lived up to expectations. It was a dream start for India when Rohit Sharma chose to bat. Virat Kohli driving through the opener hit Marco Jansen for three fours in the opening over.
Rohit hit two fours off Keshav Maharaj’s first two overs and India were 23/0 after eight balls. But the experienced left-arm spinner simultaneously sent back Rohit and Rishabh Pant to reduce to 23/2. Things soon got worse for the team when Kagiso Rabada scalped the dangerous Suryakumar Yadav to leave them at 34/3 in the fifth over.
Congratulations To Team India!
To X Soon after India beat South Africa on Saturday night, Prime Minister Modi said cricketers have won the hearts of millions of Indians. He said on X, “CHAMPION! Our team is bringing home the World Cup T20 style! We are proud of our cricket team. “He described the thriller in which India saw off a decisive South African squad as historic. More than 140 billion Indians are proud of the cricketers’ performance, adding that they won the trophy on the field and the hearts of millions of Indians in the villages and streets. The Prime Minister noted that India had not lost a match, which is no small feat in a tournament featuring so many countries.
“My heartiest congratulations to the Team for winning the T20 World Cup. The team sailed through difficult situations with indescribable spirit and showed great skill throughout the tournament. It was an extraordinary final victory. Well done, team,” said President Draupadi Murmu
Congratulating to Team, Congressman Rahul Gandhi said that it has shown phenomenal performance during the tournament. “Surya, what a great catch! This victory, Rohit, is evidence of your leadership. Rahul, I know the Team needs your leadership. The great Men in Blue have made our country proud,” Gandhi said at X, referring to coach Rahul Dravid, captain Rohit Sharma and cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav.
Union minister Amit Shah said it was a great moment for the nation and the players had performed brilliantly during the tournament with “team spirit and sportsmanship”. “The nation swells with its historic achievement,” he said at X.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the win will motivate many future cricketers and sportsmen. “India’s triumph in the T20 Cricket World Cup has everyone in the country thrilled! Congratulations to the cricket team for their excellent cricketing skills, strength, and determination,” he said.
The victory, according to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, made all Indians proud. “We are proud of the men in blue for their dedication and outstanding skill. Virat Kohli, Axar Patel, and Arshdeep Singh shone throughout the match. Every countryperson will be proud of this incredible win. “Your achievement will always be celebrated and appreciated. We look forward to supporting and cheering you on in future games!
