ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024: India Beat South Africa in Barbados Final — Kohli 76, India's Second T20 Title
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 was the ninth edition, held in the USA and the West Indies in June 2024. India won their second T20 World Cup title (first: 2007), defeating South Africa by 7 runs in the final at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on 29 June 2024. India scored 176 for 4; South Africa were restricted to 169 for 8. Virat Kohli scored 76 from 59 balls and was named Player of the Match. Hardik Pandya took 3 for 20 in the final — the decisive performance with the ball. Player of the Tournament was Jasprit Bumrah (15 wickets — the most in the tournament). India captain: Rohit Sharma. South Africa captain: Aiden Markram. India became the first team to win the T20 World Cup and to remain unbeaten throughout the tournament.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 was the ninth edition, co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies in June 2024 — the first T20 World Cup to feature matches in the USA. India, captained by Rohit Sharma, were among the pre-tournament favourites. South Africa, captained by Aiden Markram, reached their first T20 World Cup final without losing a match. India also entered the final unbeaten.
Kohli's 76 and Bumrah's Tournament
In the final at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on 29 June 2024, India scored 176 for 4 — Virat Kohli contributing 76 from 59 balls in an innings that anchored India's total. South Africa's chase began powerfully; they needed 16 from the last over with wickets in hand. But Hardik Pandya took 3 for 20 and South Africa finished on 169 for 8 — India winning by 7 runs. Kohli was named Player of the Match. Jasprit Bumrah took 15 wickets across the tournament — the most by any bowler — and was named Player of the Tournament. India became the first team to remain unbeaten throughout a T20 World Cup from group stage to final.
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Who won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and what was Virat Kohli's contribution?
India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa by 7 runs in the final at Kensington Oval, Barbados on 29 June 2024. India scored 176 for 4; South Africa were restricted to 169 for 8. Virat Kohli scored 76 from 59 balls and was named Player of the Match. Hardik Pandya took 3 for 20 in the final. Jasprit Bumrah took 15 wickets across the tournament and was named Player of the Tournament. It was India's second T20 World Cup title (first: 2007) and Rohit Sharma's first major ICC trophy as captain. India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.