India win tight T20 World Cup finalGOING OUT STRONG: Virat Kohli, who is retiring from the format, had struggled during the tournament, but was thrilled to lead his team to victory when it matteredAFP, BRIDGETOWNIndia on Saturday won the ICC T20 World Cup title in dramatic and emotional fashion with Virat Kohli starring in a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. South Africa ended on 169-8, with Hardik Pandya taking 3-20 for India — another reminder of his outstanding ability, particularly in “death bowling.”India’s Virat Kohli, left, Hardik Pandya, center, and Arshdeep Singh celebrate their win against South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup final at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on Saturday. Photo: APThe win is the second T20 World Cup title for India following their triumph in the first edition in 2007 and it also ends their 11-year wait for a major title going back to the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. That meant South Africa needed 20 from the final two overs and Arshdeep Singh bowled a masterful length to allow just four. It was a bitter end for South Africa who had reached their first World Cup final after ending a streak of seven defeats in semi-finals in both World Cup formats.

Source: Taipei Times June 30, 2024 18:40 UTC